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How far is Sisimiut from Cat Lake?

The distance between Cat Lake (Cat Lake Airport) and Sisimiut (Sisimiut Airport) is 1666 miles / 2681 kilometers / 1448 nautical miles.

Cat Lake Airport – Sisimiut Airport

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1448
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Distance from Cat Lake to Sisimiut

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cat Lake to Sisimiut. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1665.887 miles
  • 2680.985 kilometers
  • 1447.616 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 1661.121 miles
  • 2673.315 kilometers
  • 1443.475 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Cat Lake to Sisimiut?

The estimated flight time from Cat Lake Airport to Sisimiut Airport is 3 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cat Lake Airport (YAC) and Sisimiut Airport (JHS)

On average, flying from Cat Lake to Sisimiut generates about 190 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 190 kilograms equals 420 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cat Lake to Sisimiut

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cat Lake Airport (YAC) and Sisimiut Airport (JHS).

Airport information

Origin Cat Lake Airport
City: Cat Lake
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YAC
ICAO Code: CYAC
Coordinates: 51°43′37″N, 91°49′27″W
Destination Sisimiut Airport
City: Sisimiut
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: JHS
ICAO Code: BGSS
Coordinates: 66°57′4″N, 53°43′45″W