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How far is Kimmirut from Sisimiut?

The distance between Sisimiut (Sisimiut Airport) and Kimmirut (Kimmirut Airport) is 551 miles / 887 kilometers / 479 nautical miles.

Sisimiut Airport – Kimmirut Airport

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Distance from Sisimiut to Kimmirut

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 551.353 miles
  • 887.316 kilometers
  • 479.112 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
  • 549.401 miles
  • 884.176 kilometers
  • 477.417 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 Kimmirut?

The estimated flight time from Sisimiut Airport to Kimmirut Airport is 1 hour and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sisimiut Airport (JHS) and Kimmirut Airport (YLC)

On average, flying from Sisimiut to Kimmirut generates about 106 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 106 kilograms equals 234 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sisimiut to Kimmirut

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sisimiut Airport (JHS) and Kimmirut Airport (YLC).

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 Kimmirut Airport
City: Kimmirut
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YLC
ICAO Code: CYLC
Coordinates: 62°50′59″N, 69°52′59″W