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How far is Sisimiut from Fort Mcpherson?

The distance between Fort Mcpherson (Fort McPherson Airport) and Sisimiut (Sisimiut Airport) is 2027 miles / 3262 kilometers / 1761 nautical miles.

Fort McPherson Airport – Sisimiut Airport

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2027
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3262
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1761
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Distance from Fort Mcpherson to Sisimiut

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2026.979 miles
  • 3262.106 kilometers
  • 1761.396 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
  • 2018.952 miles
  • 3249.187 kilometers
  • 1754.421 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 Fort Mcpherson to Sisimiut?

The estimated flight time from Fort McPherson Airport to Sisimiut Airport is 4 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort McPherson Airport (ZFM) and Sisimiut Airport (JHS)

On average, flying from Fort Mcpherson to Sisimiut generates about 221 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 221 kilograms equals 486 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Fort Mcpherson to Sisimiut

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort McPherson Airport (ZFM) and Sisimiut Airport (JHS).

Airport information

Origin Fort McPherson Airport
City: Fort Mcpherson
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: ZFM
ICAO Code: CZFM
Coordinates: 67°24′27″N, 134°51′39″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