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How far is Sisimiut from Quaqtaq?

The distance between Quaqtaq (Quaqtaq Airport) and Sisimiut (Sisimiut Airport) is 630 miles / 1014 kilometers / 547 nautical miles.

Quaqtaq Airport – Sisimiut Airport

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Distance from Quaqtaq to Sisimiut

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 629.824 miles
  • 1013.604 kilometers
  • 547.302 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
  • 627.764 miles
  • 1010.288 kilometers
  • 545.512 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 Quaqtaq to Sisimiut?

The estimated flight time from Quaqtaq Airport to Sisimiut Airport is 1 hour and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Quaqtaq Airport (YQC) and Sisimiut Airport (JHS)

On average, flying from Quaqtaq to Sisimiut generates about 116 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 116 kilograms equals 257 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Quaqtaq to Sisimiut

See the map of the shortest flight path between Quaqtaq Airport (YQC) and Sisimiut Airport (JHS).

Airport information

Origin Quaqtaq Airport
City: Quaqtaq
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQC
ICAO Code: CYHA
Coordinates: 61°2′47″N, 69°37′4″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