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How far is Sisimiut from Fort Nelson?

The distance between Fort Nelson (Fort Nelson Airport) and Sisimiut (Sisimiut Airport) is 2124 miles / 3419 kilometers / 1846 nautical miles.

Fort Nelson Airport – Sisimiut Airport

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3419
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1846
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Distance from Fort Nelson to Sisimiut

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2124.475 miles
  • 3419.010 kilometers
  • 1846.118 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
  • 2116.701 miles
  • 3406.500 kilometers
  • 1839.363 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 Nelson to Sisimiut?

The estimated flight time from Fort Nelson Airport to Sisimiut Airport is 4 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Nelson Airport (YYE) and Sisimiut Airport (JHS)

On average, flying from Fort Nelson to Sisimiut generates about 232 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 232 kilograms equals 511 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Fort Nelson to Sisimiut

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

Airport information

Origin Fort Nelson Airport
City: Fort Nelson
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYE
ICAO Code: CYYE
Coordinates: 58°50′11″N, 122°35′49″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