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How far is Wales, AK, from Sisimiut?

The distance between Sisimiut (Sisimiut Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 2741 miles / 4411 kilometers / 2382 nautical miles.

Sisimiut Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)

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Distance from Sisimiut to Wales

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2740.899 miles
  • 4411.049 kilometers
  • 2381.776 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
  • 2730.163 miles
  • 4393.772 kilometers
  • 2372.447 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 Wales?

The estimated flight time from Sisimiut Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 5 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sisimiut Airport (JHS) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)

On average, flying from Sisimiut to Wales generates about 303 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 303 kilograms equals 669 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sisimiut to Wales

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sisimiut Airport (JHS) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).

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 Wales Airport (Alaska)
City: Wales, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: WAA
ICAO Code: PAIW
Coordinates: 65°37′21″N, 168°5′42″W