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How far is Yellowknife from Sisimiut?

The distance between Sisimiut (Sisimiut Airport) and Yellowknife (Yellowknife Airport) is 1751 miles / 2818 kilometers / 1522 nautical miles.

Sisimiut Airport – Yellowknife Airport

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2818
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1522
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Distance from Sisimiut to Yellowknife

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1751.064 miles
  • 2818.065 kilometers
  • 1521.633 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
  • 1744.391 miles
  • 2807.325 kilometers
  • 1515.834 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 Yellowknife?

The estimated flight time from Sisimiut Airport to Yellowknife Airport is 3 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sisimiut Airport (JHS) and Yellowknife Airport (YZF)

On average, flying from Sisimiut to Yellowknife generates about 196 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 196 kilograms equals 433 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sisimiut to Yellowknife

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sisimiut Airport (JHS) and Yellowknife Airport (YZF).

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 Yellowknife Airport
City: Yellowknife
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YZF
ICAO Code: CYZF
Coordinates: 62°27′46″N, 114°26′24″W