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How far is Sisimiut from Williams Lake?

The distance between Williams Lake (Williams Lake Airport) and Sisimiut (Sisimiut Airport) is 2451 miles / 3944 kilometers / 2130 nautical miles.

Williams Lake Airport – Sisimiut Airport

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Distance from Williams Lake to Sisimiut

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2450.860 miles
  • 3944.277 kilometers
  • 2129.739 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
  • 2442.849 miles
  • 3931.385 kilometers
  • 2122.778 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 Williams Lake to Sisimiut?

The estimated flight time from Williams Lake Airport to Sisimiut Airport is 5 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Williams Lake Airport (YWL) and Sisimiut Airport (JHS)

On average, flying from Williams Lake to Sisimiut generates about 269 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 269 kilograms equals 594 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Williams Lake to Sisimiut

See the map of the shortest flight path between Williams Lake Airport (YWL) and Sisimiut Airport (JHS).

Airport information

Origin Williams Lake Airport
City: Williams Lake
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YWL
ICAO Code: CYWL
Coordinates: 52°10′59″N, 122°3′14″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