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How far is Richmond, VA, from Sisimiut?

The distance between Sisimiut (Sisimiut Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 2237 miles / 3600 kilometers / 1944 nautical miles.

Sisimiut Airport – Richmond International Airport

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Distance from Sisimiut to Richmond

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2237.039 miles
  • 3600.165 kilometers
  • 1943.934 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
  • 2234.672 miles
  • 3596.357 kilometers
  • 1941.877 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 Richmond?

The estimated flight time from Sisimiut Airport to Richmond International Airport is 4 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sisimiut Airport (JHS) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)

On average, flying from Sisimiut to Richmond generates about 245 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 245 kilograms equals 539 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sisimiut to Richmond

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

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 Richmond International Airport
City: Richmond, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RIC
ICAO Code: KRIC
Coordinates: 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W