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How far is Sisimiut from La Grande Rivière?

The distance between La Grande Rivière (La Grande Rivière Airport) and Sisimiut (Sisimiut Airport) is 1221 miles / 1965 kilometers / 1061 nautical miles.

La Grande Rivière Airport – Sisimiut Airport

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1221
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1965
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1061
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Distance from La Grande Rivière to Sisimiut

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1221.261 miles
  • 1965.428 kilometers
  • 1061.246 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
  • 1217.994 miles
  • 1960.171 kilometers
  • 1058.407 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 La Grande Rivière to Sisimiut?

The estimated flight time from La Grande Rivière Airport to Sisimiut Airport is 2 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between La Grande Rivière Airport (YGL) and Sisimiut Airport (JHS)

On average, flying from La Grande Rivière to Sisimiut generates about 162 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 162 kilograms equals 358 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from La Grande Rivière to Sisimiut

See the map of the shortest flight path between La Grande Rivière Airport (YGL) and Sisimiut Airport (JHS).

Airport information

Origin La Grande Rivière Airport
City: La Grande Rivière
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YGL
ICAO Code: CYGL
Coordinates: 53°37′31″N, 77°42′15″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