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How far is Quaqtaq from Sisimiut?

The distance between Sisimiut (Sisimiut Airport) and Quaqtaq (Quaqtaq Airport) is 630 miles / 1014 kilometers / 547 nautical miles.

Sisimiut Airport – Quaqtaq Airport

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Distance from Sisimiut to Quaqtaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 629.824 miles
  • 1013.604 kilometers
  • 547.302 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
  • 627.764 miles
  • 1010.288 kilometers
  • 545.512 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 Quaqtaq?

The estimated flight time from Sisimiut Airport to Quaqtaq Airport is 1 hour and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sisimiut Airport (JHS) and Quaqtaq Airport (YQC)

On average, flying from Sisimiut to Quaqtaq generates about 116 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 116 kilograms equals 257 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sisimiut to Quaqtaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sisimiut Airport (JHS) and Quaqtaq Airport (YQC).

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 Quaqtaq Airport
City: Quaqtaq
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQC
ICAO Code: CYHA
Coordinates: 61°2′47″N, 69°37′4″W