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How far is Gillam from Sisimiut?

The distance between Sisimiut (Sisimiut Airport) and Gillam (Gillam Airport) is 1497 miles / 2409 kilometers / 1301 nautical miles.

Sisimiut Airport – Gillam Airport

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2409
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1301
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Distance from Sisimiut to Gillam

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1497.172 miles
  • 2409.465 kilometers
  • 1301.007 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
  • 1492.190 miles
  • 2401.447 kilometers
  • 1296.678 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 Gillam?

The estimated flight time from Sisimiut Airport to Gillam Airport is 3 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sisimiut Airport (JHS) and Gillam Airport (YGX)

On average, flying from Sisimiut to Gillam generates about 179 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 179 kilograms equals 395 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sisimiut to Gillam

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sisimiut Airport (JHS) and Gillam Airport (YGX).

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 Gillam Airport
City: Gillam
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YGX
ICAO Code: CYGX
Coordinates: 56°21′26″N, 94°42′38″W