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How far is Aleknagik, AK, from Sisimiut?

The distance between Sisimiut (Sisimiut Airport) and Aleknagik (Aleknagik Airport) is 2933 miles / 4721 kilometers / 2549 nautical miles.

Sisimiut Airport – Aleknagik Airport

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Distance from Sisimiut to Aleknagik

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2933.242 miles
  • 4720.595 kilometers
  • 2548.917 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
  • 2922.337 miles
  • 4703.045 kilometers
  • 2539.441 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 Aleknagik?

The estimated flight time from Sisimiut Airport to Aleknagik Airport is 6 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sisimiut Airport (JHS) and Aleknagik Airport (WKK)

On average, flying from Sisimiut to Aleknagik generates about 326 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 326 kilograms equals 719 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sisimiut to Aleknagik

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sisimiut Airport (JHS) and Aleknagik Airport (WKK).

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 Aleknagik Airport
City: Aleknagik, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: WKK
ICAO Code: 5A8
Coordinates: 59°16′57″N, 158°37′4″W