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How far is Sisimiut from Vagar?

The distance between Vagar (Vágar Airport) and Sisimiut (Sisimiut Airport) is 1392 miles / 2239 kilometers / 1209 nautical miles.

Vágar Airport – Sisimiut Airport

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1392
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2239
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1209
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Distance from Vagar to Sisimiut

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1391.501 miles
  • 2239.404 kilometers
  • 1209.182 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
  • 1386.260 miles
  • 2230.969 kilometers
  • 1204.627 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 Vagar to Sisimiut?

The estimated flight time from Vágar Airport to Sisimiut Airport is 3 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Vágar Airport (FAE) and Sisimiut Airport (JHS)

On average, flying from Vagar to Sisimiut generates about 173 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 173 kilograms equals 381 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Vagar to Sisimiut

See the map of the shortest flight path between Vágar Airport (FAE) and Sisimiut Airport (JHS).

Airport information

Origin Vágar Airport
City: Vagar
Country: Faroe Islands Flag of Faroe Islands
IATA Code: FAE
ICAO Code: EKVG
Coordinates: 62°3′48″N, 7°16′37″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