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How far is Ilulissat from Sanikiluaq?

The distance between Sanikiluaq (Sanikiluaq Airport) and Ilulissat (Ilulissat Airport) is 1231 miles / 1981 kilometers / 1070 nautical miles.

Sanikiluaq Airport – Ilulissat Airport

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Distance from Sanikiluaq to Ilulissat

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sanikiluaq to Ilulissat. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1230.918 miles
  • 1980.970 kilometers
  • 1069.638 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
  • 1227.187 miles
  • 1974.967 kilometers
  • 1066.397 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 Sanikiluaq to Ilulissat?

The estimated flight time from Sanikiluaq Airport to Ilulissat Airport is 2 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sanikiluaq Airport (YSK) and Ilulissat Airport (JAV)

On average, flying from Sanikiluaq to Ilulissat generates about 163 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 163 kilograms equals 359 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sanikiluaq to Ilulissat

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sanikiluaq Airport (YSK) and Ilulissat Airport (JAV).

Airport information

Origin Sanikiluaq Airport
City: Sanikiluaq
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YSK
ICAO Code: CYSK
Coordinates: 56°32′16″N, 79°14′48″W
Destination Ilulissat Airport
City: Ilulissat
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: JAV
ICAO Code: BGJN
Coordinates: 69°14′35″N, 51°3′25″W