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How far is Sisimiut from Kuujjuarapik?

The distance between Kuujjuarapik (Kuujjuarapik Airport) and Sisimiut (Sisimiut Airport) is 1127 miles / 1813 kilometers / 979 nautical miles.

Kuujjuarapik Airport – Sisimiut Airport

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Distance from Kuujjuarapik to Sisimiut

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1126.747 miles
  • 1813.324 kilometers
  • 979.117 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
  • 1123.528 miles
  • 1808.143 kilometers
  • 976.319 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 Kuujjuarapik to Sisimiut?

The estimated flight time from Kuujjuarapik Airport to Sisimiut Airport is 2 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kuujjuarapik Airport (YGW) and Sisimiut Airport (JHS)

On average, flying from Kuujjuarapik to Sisimiut generates about 158 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 158 kilograms equals 349 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kuujjuarapik to Sisimiut

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kuujjuarapik Airport (YGW) and Sisimiut Airport (JHS).

Airport information

Origin Kuujjuarapik Airport
City: Kuujjuarapik
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YGW
ICAO Code: CYGW
Coordinates: 55°16′54″N, 77°45′55″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