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How far is Akulivik from Sisimiut?

The distance between Sisimiut (Sisimiut Airport) and Akulivik (Akulivik Airport) is 850 miles / 1368 kilometers / 739 nautical miles.

Sisimiut Airport – Akulivik Airport

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850
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1368
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739
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Distance from Sisimiut to Akulivik

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 849.923 miles
  • 1367.818 kilometers
  • 738.563 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
  • 846.961 miles
  • 1363.051 kilometers
  • 735.989 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 Akulivik?

The estimated flight time from Sisimiut Airport to Akulivik Airport is 2 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sisimiut Airport (JHS) and Akulivik Airport (AKV)

On average, flying from Sisimiut to Akulivik generates about 139 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 139 kilograms equals 307 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sisimiut to Akulivik

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sisimiut Airport (JHS) and Akulivik Airport (AKV).

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 Akulivik Airport
City: Akulivik
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: AKV
ICAO Code: CYKO
Coordinates: 60°49′6″N, 78°8′54″W