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How far is Fort Nelson from Sisimiut?

The distance between Sisimiut (Sisimiut Airport) and Fort Nelson (Fort Nelson Airport) is 2124 miles / 3419 kilometers / 1846 nautical miles.

Sisimiut Airport – Fort Nelson Airport

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3419
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1846
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Distance from Sisimiut to Fort Nelson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2124.475 miles
  • 3419.010 kilometers
  • 1846.118 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
  • 2116.701 miles
  • 3406.500 kilometers
  • 1839.363 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 Fort Nelson?

The estimated flight time from Sisimiut Airport to Fort Nelson Airport is 4 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sisimiut Airport (JHS) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE)

On average, flying from Sisimiut to Fort Nelson generates about 232 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 232 kilograms equals 511 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sisimiut to Fort Nelson

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sisimiut Airport (JHS) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE).

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 Fort Nelson Airport
City: Fort Nelson
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYE
ICAO Code: CYYE
Coordinates: 58°50′11″N, 122°35′49″W