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How far is Wrangell, AK, from Sisimiut?

The distance between Sisimiut (Sisimiut Airport) and Wrangell (Wrangell Airport) is 2491 miles / 4009 kilometers / 2165 nautical miles.

Sisimiut Airport – Wrangell Airport

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4009
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2165
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Distance from Sisimiut to Wrangell

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2491.241 miles
  • 4009.264 kilometers
  • 2164.830 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
  • 2482.364 miles
  • 3994.978 kilometers
  • 2157.115 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 Wrangell?

The estimated flight time from Sisimiut Airport to Wrangell Airport is 5 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sisimiut Airport (JHS) and Wrangell Airport (WRG)

On average, flying from Sisimiut to Wrangell generates about 274 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 274 kilograms equals 604 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sisimiut to Wrangell

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sisimiut Airport (JHS) and Wrangell Airport (WRG).

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 Wrangell Airport
City: Wrangell, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: WRG
ICAO Code: PAWG
Coordinates: 56°29′3″N, 132°22′11″W