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How far is Detroit, MI, from Sisimiut?

The distance between Sisimiut (Sisimiut Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 2042 miles / 3286 kilometers / 1774 nautical miles.

Sisimiut Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Sisimiut to Detroit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2042.001 miles
  • 3286.282 kilometers
  • 1774.450 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
  • 2038.540 miles
  • 3280.712 kilometers
  • 1771.443 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 Detroit?

The estimated flight time from Sisimiut Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 4 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sisimiut Airport (JHS) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

On average, flying from Sisimiut to Detroit generates about 222 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 222 kilograms equals 490 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sisimiut to Detroit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sisimiut Airport (JHS) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).

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 Detroit Metropolitan Airport
City: Detroit, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DTW
ICAO Code: KDTW
Coordinates: 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W