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How far is Sisimiut from Grande Prairie?

The distance between Grande Prairie (Grande Prairie Airport) and Sisimiut (Sisimiut Airport) is 2209 miles / 3555 kilometers / 1919 nautical miles.

Grande Prairie Airport – Sisimiut Airport

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3555
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1919
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Distance from Grande Prairie to Sisimiut

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2208.918 miles
  • 3554.909 kilometers
  • 1919.497 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
  • 2201.315 miles
  • 3542.673 kilometers
  • 1912.890 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 Grande Prairie to Sisimiut?

The estimated flight time from Grande Prairie Airport to Sisimiut Airport is 4 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Grande Prairie Airport (YQU) and Sisimiut Airport (JHS)

On average, flying from Grande Prairie to Sisimiut generates about 241 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 241 kilograms equals 532 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Grande Prairie to Sisimiut

See the map of the shortest flight path between Grande Prairie Airport (YQU) and Sisimiut Airport (JHS).

Airport information

Origin Grande Prairie Airport
City: Grande Prairie
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQU
ICAO Code: CYQU
Coordinates: 55°10′46″N, 118°53′6″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