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How far is Sisimiut from Vancouver?

The distance between Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) and Sisimiut (Sisimiut Airport) is 2645 miles / 4256 kilometers / 2298 nautical miles.

Vancouver International Airport – Sisimiut Airport

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4256
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2298
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Distance from Vancouver to Sisimiut

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2644.697 miles
  • 4256.228 kilometers
  • 2298.179 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
  • 2636.572 miles
  • 4243.152 kilometers
  • 2291.119 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 Vancouver to Sisimiut?

The estimated flight time from Vancouver International Airport to Sisimiut Airport is 5 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Sisimiut Airport (JHS)

On average, flying from Vancouver to Sisimiut generates about 292 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 292 kilograms equals 644 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Vancouver to Sisimiut

See the map of the shortest flight path between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Sisimiut Airport (JHS).

Airport information

Origin Vancouver International Airport
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVR
ICAO Code: CYVR
Coordinates: 49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″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