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How far is Sisimiut from Stornoway?

The distance between Stornoway (Stornoway Airport) and Sisimiut (Sisimiut Airport) is 1582 miles / 2546 kilometers / 1375 nautical miles.

Stornoway Airport – Sisimiut Airport

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2546
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1375
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Distance from Stornoway to Sisimiut

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1581.873 miles
  • 2545.778 kilometers
  • 1374.610 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
  • 1576.284 miles
  • 2536.784 kilometers
  • 1369.754 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 Stornoway to Sisimiut?

The estimated flight time from Stornoway Airport to Sisimiut Airport is 3 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Stornoway Airport (SYY) and Sisimiut Airport (JHS)

On average, flying from Stornoway to Sisimiut generates about 185 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 185 kilograms equals 407 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Stornoway to Sisimiut

See the map of the shortest flight path between Stornoway Airport (SYY) and Sisimiut Airport (JHS).

Airport information

Origin Stornoway Airport
City: Stornoway
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: SYY
ICAO Code: EGPO
Coordinates: 58°12′56″N, 6°19′51″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