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How far is McGrath, AK, from Sisimiut?

The distance between Sisimiut (Sisimiut Airport) and McGrath (McGrath Airport) is 2669 miles / 4295 kilometers / 2319 nautical miles.

Sisimiut Airport – McGrath Airport

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4295
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2319
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Distance from Sisimiut to McGrath

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2668.523 miles
  • 4294.571 kilometers
  • 2318.883 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
  • 2658.264 miles
  • 4278.061 kilometers
  • 2309.968 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 McGrath?

The estimated flight time from Sisimiut Airport to McGrath Airport is 5 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sisimiut Airport (JHS) and McGrath Airport (MCG)

On average, flying from Sisimiut to McGrath generates about 295 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 295 kilograms equals 650 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sisimiut to McGrath

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sisimiut Airport (JHS) and McGrath Airport (MCG).

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 McGrath Airport
City: McGrath, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MCG
ICAO Code: PAMC
Coordinates: 62°57′10″N, 155°36′21″W