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How far is Koliganek, AK, from Sisimiut?

The distance between Sisimiut (Sisimiut Airport) and Koliganek (Koliganek Airport) is 2881 miles / 4636 kilometers / 2503 nautical miles.

Sisimiut Airport – Koliganek Airport

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2881
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4636
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2503
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Distance from Sisimiut to Koliganek

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2880.778 miles
  • 4636.162 kilometers
  • 2503.327 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
  • 2870.020 miles
  • 4618.850 kilometers
  • 2493.980 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 Koliganek?

The estimated flight time from Sisimiut Airport to Koliganek Airport is 5 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sisimiut Airport (JHS) and Koliganek Airport (KGK)

On average, flying from Sisimiut to Koliganek generates about 320 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 320 kilograms equals 706 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sisimiut to Koliganek

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sisimiut Airport (JHS) and Koliganek Airport (KGK).

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 Koliganek Airport
City: Koliganek, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: KGK
ICAO Code: PAJZ
Coordinates: 59°43′35″N, 157°15′32″W