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How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Sisimiut?

The distance between Sisimiut (Sisimiut Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 2417 miles / 3890 kilometers / 2100 nautical miles.

Sisimiut Airport – Fairbanks International Airport

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3890
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2100
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Distance from Sisimiut to Fairbanks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2416.911 miles
  • 3889.642 kilometers
  • 2100.239 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
  • 2407.490 miles
  • 3874.479 kilometers
  • 2092.052 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 Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Sisimiut Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 5 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sisimiut Airport (JHS) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Sisimiut to Fairbanks generates about 265 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 265 kilograms equals 585 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sisimiut to Fairbanks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sisimiut Airport (JHS) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).

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 Fairbanks International Airport
City: Fairbanks, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FAI
ICAO Code: PAFA
Coordinates: 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″W