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How far is Kangerlussuaq from Sisimiut?

The distance between Sisimiut (Sisimiut Airport) and Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) is 82 miles / 132 kilometers / 71 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sisimiut (JHS) to Kangerlussuaq (SFJ) is 180 miles / 290 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 54 hours 25 minutes.

Sisimiut Airport – Kangerlussuaq Airport

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Distance from Sisimiut to Kangerlussuaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 81.954 miles
  • 131.892 kilometers
  • 71.216 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
  • 81.630 miles
  • 131.371 kilometers
  • 70.935 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 Kangerlussuaq?

The estimated flight time from Sisimiut Airport to Kangerlussuaq Airport is 39 minutes.

What is the time difference between Sisimiut and Kangerlussuaq?

There is no time difference between Sisimiut and Kangerlussuaq.

Flight carbon footprint between Sisimiut Airport (JHS) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ)

On average, flying from Sisimiut to Kangerlussuaq generates about 37 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 37 kilograms equals 82 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sisimiut to Kangerlussuaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sisimiut Airport (JHS) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ).

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 Kangerlussuaq Airport
City: Kangerlussuaq
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: SFJ
ICAO Code: BGSF
Coordinates: 67°0′43″N, 50°42′41″W

Airlines flying from Sisimiut (JHS) to Kangerlussuaq (SFJ)

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