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How far is Island Lake from Sisimiut?

The distance between Sisimiut (Sisimiut Airport) and Island Lake (Island Lake Airport) is 1624 miles / 2613 kilometers / 1411 nautical miles.

Sisimiut Airport – Island Lake Airport

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Distance from Sisimiut to Island Lake

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1623.794 miles
  • 2613.242 kilometers
  • 1411.038 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
  • 1618.743 miles
  • 2605.114 kilometers
  • 1406.649 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 Island Lake?

The estimated flight time from Sisimiut Airport to Island Lake Airport is 3 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sisimiut Airport (JHS) and Island Lake Airport (YIV)

On average, flying from Sisimiut to Island Lake generates about 187 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 187 kilograms equals 413 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sisimiut to Island Lake

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sisimiut Airport (JHS) and Island Lake Airport (YIV).

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 Island Lake Airport
City: Island Lake
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YIV
ICAO Code: CYIV
Coordinates: 53°51′25″N, 94°39′12″W