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How far is Wainwright, AK, from Sisimiut?

The distance between Sisimiut (Sisimiut Airport) and Wainwright (Wainwright Airport) is 2339 miles / 3764 kilometers / 2033 nautical miles.

Sisimiut Airport – Wainwright Airport

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Distance from Sisimiut to Wainwright

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2339.117 miles
  • 3764.444 kilometers
  • 2032.637 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
  • 2329.734 miles
  • 3749.343 kilometers
  • 2024.483 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 Sisimiut to Wainwright?

The estimated flight time from Sisimiut Airport to Wainwright Airport is 4 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sisimiut Airport (JHS) and Wainwright Airport (AIN)

On average, flying from Sisimiut to Wainwright generates about 256 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 256 kilograms equals 565 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sisimiut to Wainwright

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sisimiut Airport (JHS) and Wainwright Airport (AIN).

Airport information

Origin Sisimiut Airport
City: Sisimiut
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: JHS
ICAO Code: BGSS
Coordinates: 66°57′4″N, 53°43′45″W
Destination Wainwright Airport
City: Wainwright, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AIN
ICAO Code: PAWI
Coordinates: 70°38′16″N, 159°59′41″W