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How far is Sisimiut from Akureyri?

The distance between Akureyri (Akureyri Airport) and Sisimiut (Sisimiut Airport) is 984 miles / 1584 kilometers / 855 nautical miles.

Akureyri Airport – Sisimiut Airport

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Distance from Akureyri to Sisimiut

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 984.184 miles
  • 1583.891 kilometers
  • 855.233 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
  • 980.330 miles
  • 1577.689 kilometers
  • 851.884 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 Akureyri to Sisimiut?

The estimated flight time from Akureyri Airport to Sisimiut Airport is 2 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Akureyri Airport (AEY) and Sisimiut Airport (JHS)

On average, flying from Akureyri to Sisimiut generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 330 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Akureyri to Sisimiut

See the map of the shortest flight path between Akureyri Airport (AEY) and Sisimiut Airport (JHS).

Airport information

Origin Akureyri Airport
City: Akureyri
Country: Iceland Flag of Iceland
IATA Code: AEY
ICAO Code: BIAR
Coordinates: 65°39′36″N, 18°4′21″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