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How far is Sisimiut from Gjoa Haven?

The distance between Gjoa Haven (Gjoa Haven Airport) and Sisimiut (Sisimiut Airport) is 1088 miles / 1752 kilometers / 946 nautical miles.

Gjoa Haven Airport – Sisimiut Airport

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Distance from Gjoa Haven to Sisimiut

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1088.498 miles
  • 1751.767 kilometers
  • 945.879 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
  • 1084.170 miles
  • 1744.802 kilometers
  • 942.118 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 Gjoa Haven to Sisimiut?

The estimated flight time from Gjoa Haven Airport to Sisimiut Airport is 2 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gjoa Haven Airport (YHK) and Sisimiut Airport (JHS)

On average, flying from Gjoa Haven to Sisimiut generates about 156 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 156 kilograms equals 344 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Gjoa Haven to Sisimiut

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gjoa Haven Airport (YHK) and Sisimiut Airport (JHS).

Airport information

Origin Gjoa Haven Airport
City: Gjoa Haven
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YHK
ICAO Code: CYHK
Coordinates: 68°38′8″N, 95°50′58″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