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How far is Sisimiut from Kimmirut?

The distance between Kimmirut (Kimmirut Airport) and Sisimiut (Sisimiut Airport) is 551 miles / 887 kilometers / 479 nautical miles.

Kimmirut Airport – Sisimiut Airport

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Distance from Kimmirut to Sisimiut

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 551.353 miles
  • 887.316 kilometers
  • 479.112 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
  • 549.401 miles
  • 884.176 kilometers
  • 477.417 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 Kimmirut to Sisimiut?

The estimated flight time from Kimmirut Airport to Sisimiut Airport is 1 hour and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kimmirut Airport (YLC) and Sisimiut Airport (JHS)

On average, flying from Kimmirut to Sisimiut generates about 106 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 106 kilograms equals 234 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kimmirut to Sisimiut

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kimmirut Airport (YLC) and Sisimiut Airport (JHS).

Airport information

Origin Kimmirut Airport
City: Kimmirut
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YLC
ICAO Code: CYLC
Coordinates: 62°50′59″N, 69°52′59″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