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How far is Kugaaruk from Sisimiut?

The distance between Sisimiut (Sisimiut Airport) and Kugaaruk (Kugaaruk Airport) is 940 miles / 1513 kilometers / 817 nautical miles.

Sisimiut Airport – Kugaaruk Airport

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1513
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817
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Distance from Sisimiut to Kugaaruk

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 940.388 miles
  • 1513.407 kilometers
  • 817.174 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
  • 936.652 miles
  • 1507.396 kilometers
  • 813.929 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 Kugaaruk?

The estimated flight time from Sisimiut Airport to Kugaaruk Airport is 2 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sisimiut Airport (JHS) and Kugaaruk Airport (YBB)

On average, flying from Sisimiut to Kugaaruk generates about 147 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 147 kilograms equals 323 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sisimiut to Kugaaruk

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sisimiut Airport (JHS) and Kugaaruk Airport (YBB).

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 Kugaaruk Airport
City: Kugaaruk
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YBB
ICAO Code: CYBB
Coordinates: 68°32′3″N, 89°48′29″W