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How far is Sisimiut from Hay River?

The distance between Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) and Sisimiut (Sisimiut Airport) is 1855 miles / 2986 kilometers / 1612 nautical miles.

Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport – Sisimiut Airport

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Distance from Hay River to Sisimiut

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1855.434 miles
  • 2986.032 kilometers
  • 1612.328 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
  • 1848.492 miles
  • 2974.859 kilometers
  • 1606.295 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 Hay River to Sisimiut?

The estimated flight time from Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport to Sisimiut Airport is 4 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) and Sisimiut Airport (JHS)

On average, flying from Hay River to Sisimiut generates about 205 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 205 kilograms equals 451 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Hay River to Sisimiut

See the map of the shortest flight path between Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) and Sisimiut Airport (JHS).

Airport information

Origin Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport
City: Hay River
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YHY
ICAO Code: CYHY
Coordinates: 60°50′22″N, 115°46′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