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How far is Wemindji from Sisimiut?

The distance between Sisimiut (Sisimiut Airport) and Wemindji (Wemindji Airport) is 1282 miles / 2063 kilometers / 1114 nautical miles.

Sisimiut Airport – Wemindji Airport

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Distance from Sisimiut to Wemindji

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1281.939 miles
  • 2063.080 kilometers
  • 1113.974 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
  • 1278.546 miles
  • 2057.621 kilometers
  • 1111.026 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 Wemindji?

The estimated flight time from Sisimiut Airport to Wemindji Airport is 2 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sisimiut Airport (JHS) and Wemindji Airport (YNC)

On average, flying from Sisimiut to Wemindji generates about 166 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 166 kilograms equals 365 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sisimiut to Wemindji

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sisimiut Airport (JHS) and Wemindji Airport (YNC).

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 Wemindji Airport
City: Wemindji
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YNC
ICAO Code: CYNC
Coordinates: 53°0′38″N, 78°49′51″W