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How far is Sanikiluaq from Ilulissat?

The distance between Ilulissat (Ilulissat Airport) and Sanikiluaq (Sanikiluaq Airport) is 1231 miles / 1981 kilometers / 1070 nautical miles.

Ilulissat Airport – Sanikiluaq Airport

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Distance from Ilulissat to Sanikiluaq

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Ilulissat to Sanikiluaq. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1230.918 miles
  • 1980.970 kilometers
  • 1069.638 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
  • 1227.187 miles
  • 1974.967 kilometers
  • 1066.397 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 Ilulissat to Sanikiluaq?

The estimated flight time from Ilulissat Airport to Sanikiluaq Airport is 2 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ilulissat Airport (JAV) and Sanikiluaq Airport (YSK)

On average, flying from Ilulissat to Sanikiluaq generates about 163 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 163 kilograms equals 359 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Ilulissat to Sanikiluaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ilulissat Airport (JAV) and Sanikiluaq Airport (YSK).

Airport information

Origin Ilulissat Airport
City: Ilulissat
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: JAV
ICAO Code: BGJN
Coordinates: 69°14′35″N, 51°3′25″W
Destination Sanikiluaq Airport
City: Sanikiluaq
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YSK
ICAO Code: CYSK
Coordinates: 56°32′16″N, 79°14′48″W