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How far is Sisimiut from Powell River?

The distance between Powell River (Powell River Airport) and Sisimiut (Sisimiut Airport) is 2644 miles / 4256 kilometers / 2298 nautical miles.

Powell River Airport – Sisimiut Airport

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2298
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Distance from Powell River to Sisimiut

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2644.492 miles
  • 4255.897 kilometers
  • 2298.001 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
  • 2636.223 miles
  • 4242.590 kilometers
  • 2290.815 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 Powell River to Sisimiut?

The estimated flight time from Powell River Airport to Sisimiut Airport is 5 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Powell River Airport (YPW) and Sisimiut Airport (JHS)

On average, flying from Powell River to Sisimiut generates about 292 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 292 kilograms equals 644 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Powell River to Sisimiut

See the map of the shortest flight path between Powell River Airport (YPW) and Sisimiut Airport (JHS).

Airport information

Origin Powell River Airport
City: Powell River
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YPW
ICAO Code: CYPW
Coordinates: 49°50′3″N, 124°30′0″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