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How far is Skagway, AK, from Sisimiut?

The distance between Sisimiut (Sisimiut Airport) and Skagway (Skagway Airport) is 2410 miles / 3879 kilometers / 2094 nautical miles.

Sisimiut Airport – Skagway Airport

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Distance from Sisimiut to Skagway

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2410.052 miles
  • 3878.603 kilometers
  • 2094.278 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
  • 2401.115 miles
  • 3864.220 kilometers
  • 2086.512 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 Skagway?

The estimated flight time from Sisimiut Airport to Skagway Airport is 5 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sisimiut Airport (JHS) and Skagway Airport (SGY)

On average, flying from Sisimiut to Skagway generates about 265 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 265 kilograms equals 584 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sisimiut to Skagway

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sisimiut Airport (JHS) and Skagway Airport (SGY).

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 Skagway Airport
City: Skagway, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SGY
ICAO Code: PAGY
Coordinates: 59°27′36″N, 135°18′57″W