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How far is Resolute Bay from Sisimiut?

The distance between Sisimiut (Sisimiut Airport) and Resolute Bay (Resolute Bay Airport) is 1051 miles / 1692 kilometers / 913 nautical miles.

Sisimiut Airport – Resolute Bay Airport

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Distance from Sisimiut to Resolute Bay

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1051.075 miles
  • 1691.542 kilometers
  • 913.360 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
  • 1046.974 miles
  • 1684.941 kilometers
  • 909.795 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 Resolute Bay?

The estimated flight time from Sisimiut Airport to Resolute Bay Airport is 2 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sisimiut Airport (JHS) and Resolute Bay Airport (YRB)

On average, flying from Sisimiut to Resolute Bay generates about 154 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 154 kilograms equals 339 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sisimiut to Resolute Bay

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sisimiut Airport (JHS) and Resolute Bay Airport (YRB).

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 Resolute Bay Airport
City: Resolute Bay
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YRB
ICAO Code: CYRB
Coordinates: 74°43′0″N, 94°58′9″W