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How far is Sisimiut from Fort Chipewyan?

The distance between Fort Chipewyan (Fort Chipewyan Airport) and Sisimiut (Sisimiut Airport) is 1826 miles / 2939 kilometers / 1587 nautical miles.

Fort Chipewyan Airport – Sisimiut Airport

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2939
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1587
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Distance from Fort Chipewyan to Sisimiut

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1826.147 miles
  • 2938.899 kilometers
  • 1586.879 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
  • 1819.535 miles
  • 2928.258 kilometers
  • 1581.133 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 Fort Chipewyan to Sisimiut?

The estimated flight time from Fort Chipewyan Airport to Sisimiut Airport is 3 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Chipewyan Airport (YPY) and Sisimiut Airport (JHS)

On average, flying from Fort Chipewyan to Sisimiut generates about 202 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 202 kilograms equals 446 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Fort Chipewyan to Sisimiut

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Chipewyan Airport (YPY) and Sisimiut Airport (JHS).

Airport information

Origin Fort Chipewyan Airport
City: Fort Chipewyan
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YPY
ICAO Code: CYPY
Coordinates: 58°46′1″N, 111°7′1″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