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How far is Sisimiut from Churchill?

The distance between Churchill (Churchill Airport) and Sisimiut (Sisimiut Airport) is 1366 miles / 2199 kilometers / 1187 nautical miles.

Churchill Airport – Sisimiut Airport

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1366
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2199
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1187
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Distance from Churchill to Sisimiut

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1366.234 miles
  • 2198.740 kilometers
  • 1187.225 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
  • 1361.434 miles
  • 2191.015 kilometers
  • 1183.054 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 Churchill to Sisimiut?

The estimated flight time from Churchill Airport to Sisimiut Airport is 3 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Churchill Airport (YYQ) and Sisimiut Airport (JHS)

On average, flying from Churchill to Sisimiut generates about 171 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 171 kilograms equals 377 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Churchill to Sisimiut

See the map of the shortest flight path between Churchill Airport (YYQ) and Sisimiut Airport (JHS).

Airport information

Origin Churchill Airport
City: Churchill
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYQ
ICAO Code: CYYQ
Coordinates: 58°44′21″N, 94°3′54″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