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How far is Sisimiut from Arctic Bay?

The distance between Arctic Bay (Arctic Bay Airport) and Sisimiut (Sisimiut Airport) is 840 miles / 1352 kilometers / 730 nautical miles.

Arctic Bay Airport – Sisimiut Airport

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Distance from Arctic Bay to Sisimiut

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 839.829 miles
  • 1351.574 kilometers
  • 729.792 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
  • 836.580 miles
  • 1346.345 kilometers
  • 726.968 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 Arctic Bay to Sisimiut?

The estimated flight time from Arctic Bay Airport to Sisimiut Airport is 2 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Arctic Bay Airport (YAB) and Sisimiut Airport (JHS)

On average, flying from Arctic Bay to Sisimiut generates about 138 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 138 kilograms equals 305 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Arctic Bay to Sisimiut

See the map of the shortest flight path between Arctic Bay Airport (YAB) and Sisimiut Airport (JHS).

Airport information

Origin Arctic Bay Airport
City: Arctic Bay
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YAB
ICAO Code: CYAB
Coordinates: 73°0′20″N, 85°2′33″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