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How far is Sisimiut from Iqaluit?

The distance between Iqaluit (Iqaluit Airport) and Sisimiut (Sisimiut Airport) is 481 miles / 774 kilometers / 418 nautical miles.

Iqaluit Airport – Sisimiut Airport

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Distance from Iqaluit to Sisimiut

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 480.981 miles
  • 774.064 kilometers
  • 417.961 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
  • 479.233 miles
  • 771.251 kilometers
  • 416.442 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 Iqaluit to Sisimiut?

The estimated flight time from Iqaluit Airport to Sisimiut Airport is 1 hour and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Iqaluit Airport (YFB) and Sisimiut Airport (JHS)

On average, flying from Iqaluit to Sisimiut generates about 96 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 96 kilograms equals 211 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Iqaluit to Sisimiut

See the map of the shortest flight path between Iqaluit Airport (YFB) and Sisimiut Airport (JHS).

Airport information

Origin Iqaluit Airport
City: Iqaluit
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YFB
ICAO Code: CYFB
Coordinates: 63°45′23″N, 68°33′20″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