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How far is Sisimiut from Detroit, MI?

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Sisimiut (Sisimiut Airport) is 2042 miles / 3286 kilometers / 1774 nautical miles.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Sisimiut Airport

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3286
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1774
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Distance from Detroit to Sisimiut

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2042.001 miles
  • 3286.282 kilometers
  • 1774.450 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
  • 2038.540 miles
  • 3280.712 kilometers
  • 1771.443 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 Detroit to Sisimiut?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Sisimiut Airport is 4 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Sisimiut Airport (JHS)

On average, flying from Detroit to Sisimiut generates about 222 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 222 kilograms equals 490 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Detroit to Sisimiut

See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Sisimiut Airport (JHS).

Airport information

Origin Detroit Metropolitan Airport
City: Detroit, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DTW
ICAO Code: KDTW
Coordinates: 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″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