How far is Sisimiut from Uummannaq?
The distance between Uummannaq (Qaarsut Airport) and Sisimiut (Sisimiut Airport) is 263 miles / 424 kilometers / 229 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Uummannaq (JQA) to Sisimiut (JHS) is 413 miles / 664 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 131 hours 26 minutes.
Qaarsut Airport – Sisimiut Airport
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Distance from Uummannaq to Sisimiut
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Uummannaq to Sisimiut. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 263.463 miles
- 424.003 kilometers
- 228.943 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- 262.630 miles
- 422.663 kilometers
- 228.220 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 Uummannaq to Sisimiut?
The estimated flight time from Qaarsut Airport to Sisimiut Airport is 59 minutes.
What is the time difference between Uummannaq and Sisimiut?
Flight carbon footprint between Qaarsut Airport (JQA) and Sisimiut Airport (JHS)
On average, flying from Uummannaq to Sisimiut generates about 64 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 64 kilograms equals 141 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Uummannaq to Sisimiut
See the map of the shortest flight path between Qaarsut Airport (JQA) and Sisimiut Airport (JHS).
Airport information
| Origin | Qaarsut Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Uummannaq |
| Country: | Greenland  |
| IATA Code: | JQA |
| ICAO Code: | BGUQ |
| Coordinates: | 70°44′3″N, 52°41′46″W |
| Destination | Sisimiut Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sisimiut |
| Country: | Greenland |
| IATA Code: | JHS |
| ICAO Code: | BGSS |
| Coordinates: | 66°57′4″N, 53°43′45″W |