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How far is Sisimiut from Gillam?

The distance between Gillam (Gillam Airport) and Sisimiut (Sisimiut Airport) is 1497 miles / 2409 kilometers / 1301 nautical miles.

Gillam Airport – Sisimiut Airport

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2409
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1301
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Distance from Gillam to Sisimiut

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1497.172 miles
  • 2409.465 kilometers
  • 1301.007 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
  • 1492.190 miles
  • 2401.447 kilometers
  • 1296.678 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 Gillam to Sisimiut?

The estimated flight time from Gillam Airport to Sisimiut Airport is 3 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gillam Airport (YGX) and Sisimiut Airport (JHS)

On average, flying from Gillam to Sisimiut generates about 179 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 179 kilograms equals 395 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Gillam to Sisimiut

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gillam Airport (YGX) and Sisimiut Airport (JHS).

Airport information

Origin Gillam Airport
City: Gillam
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YGX
ICAO Code: CYGX
Coordinates: 56°21′26″N, 94°42′38″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