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How far is Sisimiut from Sanikiluaq?

The distance between Sanikiluaq (Sanikiluaq Airport) and Sisimiut (Sisimiut Airport) is 1091 miles / 1756 kilometers / 948 nautical miles.

Sanikiluaq Airport – Sisimiut Airport

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Distance from Sanikiluaq to Sisimiut

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1091.306 miles
  • 1756.286 kilometers
  • 948.319 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
  • 1087.988 miles
  • 1750.947 kilometers
  • 945.436 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 Sanikiluaq to Sisimiut?

The estimated flight time from Sanikiluaq Airport to Sisimiut Airport is 2 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sanikiluaq Airport (YSK) and Sisimiut Airport (JHS)

On average, flying from Sanikiluaq to Sisimiut generates about 156 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 156 kilograms equals 345 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sanikiluaq to Sisimiut

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sanikiluaq Airport (YSK) and Sisimiut Airport (JHS).

Airport information

Origin Sanikiluaq Airport
City: Sanikiluaq
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YSK
ICAO Code: CYSK
Coordinates: 56°32′16″N, 79°14′48″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