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How far is Yakutat, AK, from Sisimiut?

The distance between Sisimiut (Sisimiut Airport) and Yakutat (Yakutat Airport) is 2510 miles / 4040 kilometers / 2181 nautical miles.

Sisimiut Airport – Yakutat Airport

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Distance from Sisimiut to Yakutat

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2510.416 miles
  • 4040.124 kilometers
  • 2181.492 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
  • 2501.091 miles
  • 4025.116 kilometers
  • 2173.389 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 Yakutat?

The estimated flight time from Sisimiut Airport to Yakutat Airport is 5 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sisimiut Airport (JHS) and Yakutat Airport (YAK)

On average, flying from Sisimiut to Yakutat generates about 276 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 276 kilograms equals 609 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sisimiut to Yakutat

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sisimiut Airport (JHS) and Yakutat Airport (YAK).

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 Yakutat Airport
City: Yakutat, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: YAK
ICAO Code: PAYA
Coordinates: 59°30′11″N, 139°39′36″W