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How far is Sisimiut from Whistler?

The distance between Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) and Sisimiut (Sisimiut Airport) is 2586 miles / 4161 kilometers / 2247 nautical miles.

Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome – Sisimiut Airport

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4161
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Distance from Whistler to Sisimiut

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2585.831 miles
  • 4161.492 kilometers
  • 2247.026 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
  • 2577.720 miles
  • 4148.438 kilometers
  • 2239.977 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 Whistler to Sisimiut?

The estimated flight time from Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome to Sisimiut Airport is 5 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS) and Sisimiut Airport (JHS)

On average, flying from Whistler to Sisimiut generates about 285 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 285 kilograms equals 629 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Whistler to Sisimiut

See the map of the shortest flight path between Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS) and Sisimiut Airport (JHS).

Airport information

Origin Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome
City: Whistler
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YWS
ICAO Code: CAE5
Coordinates: 50°8′36″N, 122°56′56″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