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How far is Sisimiut from Kangiqsujuaq?

The distance between Kangiqsujuaq (Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport) and Sisimiut (Sisimiut Airport) is 658 miles / 1059 kilometers / 572 nautical miles.

Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport – Sisimiut Airport

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Distance from Kangiqsujuaq to Sisimiut

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 658.210 miles
  • 1059.287 kilometers
  • 571.969 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
  • 655.955 miles
  • 1055.657 kilometers
  • 570.009 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 Kangiqsujuaq to Sisimiut?

The estimated flight time from Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport to Sisimiut Airport is 1 hour and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport (YWB) and Sisimiut Airport (JHS)

On average, flying from Kangiqsujuaq to Sisimiut generates about 120 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 120 kilograms equals 264 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kangiqsujuaq to Sisimiut

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport (YWB) and Sisimiut Airport (JHS).

Airport information

Origin Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport
City: Kangiqsujuaq
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YWB
ICAO Code: CYKG
Coordinates: 61°35′18″N, 71°55′45″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