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How far is Gustavus, AK, from Sisimiut?

The distance between Sisimiut (Sisimiut Airport) and Gustavus (Gustavus Airport) is 2472 miles / 3979 kilometers / 2149 nautical miles.

Sisimiut Airport – Gustavus Airport

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Distance from Sisimiut to Gustavus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2472.472 miles
  • 3979.058 kilometers
  • 2148.519 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
  • 2463.414 miles
  • 3964.481 kilometers
  • 2140.649 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 Gustavus?

The estimated flight time from Sisimiut Airport to Gustavus Airport is 5 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sisimiut Airport (JHS) and Gustavus Airport (GST)

On average, flying from Sisimiut to Gustavus generates about 272 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 272 kilograms equals 600 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sisimiut to Gustavus

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sisimiut Airport (JHS) and Gustavus Airport (GST).

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 Gustavus Airport
City: Gustavus, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GST
ICAO Code: PAGS
Coordinates: 58°25′31″N, 135°42′25″W