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How far is Sisimiut from Reykjavik?

The distance between Reykjavik (Reykjavík Airport) and Sisimiut (Sisimiut Airport) is 923 miles / 1485 kilometers / 802 nautical miles.

Reykjavík Airport – Sisimiut Airport

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Distance from Reykjavik to Sisimiut

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 922.759 miles
  • 1485.036 kilometers
  • 801.856 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
  • 919.217 miles
  • 1479.336 kilometers
  • 798.778 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 Reykjavik to Sisimiut?

The estimated flight time from Reykjavík Airport to Sisimiut Airport is 2 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Reykjavík Airport (RKV) and Sisimiut Airport (JHS)

On average, flying from Reykjavik to Sisimiut generates about 145 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 145 kilograms equals 320 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Reykjavik to Sisimiut

See the map of the shortest flight path between Reykjavík Airport (RKV) and Sisimiut Airport (JHS).

Airport information

Origin Reykjavík Airport
City: Reykjavik
Country: Iceland Flag of Iceland
IATA Code: RKV
ICAO Code: BIRK
Coordinates: 64°7′47″N, 21°56′26″W
Destination Sisimiut Airport
City: Sisimiut
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: JHS
ICAO Code: BGSS
Coordinates: 66°57′4″N, 53°43′45″W