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How far is Sisimiut from Red Lake?

The distance between Red Lake (Red Lake Airport) and Sisimiut (Sisimiut Airport) is 1753 miles / 2821 kilometers / 1523 nautical miles.

Red Lake Airport – Sisimiut Airport

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2821
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1523
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Distance from Red Lake to Sisimiut

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1753.073 miles
  • 2821.298 kilometers
  • 1523.379 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
  • 1748.095 miles
  • 2813.287 kilometers
  • 1519.053 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 Red Lake to Sisimiut?

The estimated flight time from Red Lake Airport to Sisimiut Airport is 3 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Red Lake Airport (YRL) and Sisimiut Airport (JHS)

On average, flying from Red Lake to Sisimiut generates about 196 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 196 kilograms equals 433 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Red Lake to Sisimiut

See the map of the shortest flight path between Red Lake Airport (YRL) and Sisimiut Airport (JHS).

Airport information

Origin Red Lake Airport
City: Red Lake
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YRL
ICAO Code: CYRL
Coordinates: 51°4′0″N, 93°47′35″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