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How far is Des Moines, IA, from Sisimiut?

The distance between Sisimiut (Sisimiut Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 2312 miles / 3721 kilometers / 2009 nautical miles.

Sisimiut Airport – Des Moines International Airport

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Distance from Sisimiut to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2312.108 miles
  • 3720.977 kilometers
  • 2009.167 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
  • 2307.652 miles
  • 3713.806 kilometers
  • 2005.295 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 Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Sisimiut Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 4 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sisimiut Airport (JHS) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Sisimiut to Des Moines generates about 253 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 253 kilograms equals 558 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sisimiut to Des Moines

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sisimiut Airport (JHS) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

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 Des Moines International Airport
City: Des Moines, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DSM
ICAO Code: KDSM
Coordinates: 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″W