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How far is Sisimiut from Igloolik?

The distance between Igloolik (Igloolik Airport) and Sisimiut (Sisimiut Airport) is 737 miles / 1186 kilometers / 640 nautical miles.

Igloolik Airport – Sisimiut Airport

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1186
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Distance from Igloolik to Sisimiut

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 736.831 miles
  • 1185.815 kilometers
  • 640.289 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
  • 733.919 miles
  • 1181.127 kilometers
  • 637.758 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 Igloolik to Sisimiut?

The estimated flight time from Igloolik Airport to Sisimiut Airport is 1 hour and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Igloolik Airport (YGT) and Sisimiut Airport (JHS)

On average, flying from Igloolik to Sisimiut generates about 129 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 129 kilograms equals 283 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Igloolik to Sisimiut

See the map of the shortest flight path between Igloolik Airport (YGT) and Sisimiut Airport (JHS).

Airport information

Origin Igloolik Airport
City: Igloolik
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YGT
ICAO Code: CYGT
Coordinates: 69°21′52″N, 81°48′57″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