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How far is Sisimiut from Goose Bay?

The distance between Goose Bay (CFB Goose Bay) and Sisimiut (Sisimiut Airport) is 970 miles / 1562 kilometers / 843 nautical miles.

CFB Goose Bay – Sisimiut Airport

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970
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1562
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843
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Distance from Goose Bay to Sisimiut

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 970.300 miles
  • 1561.547 kilometers
  • 843.168 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
  • 968.325 miles
  • 1558.367 kilometers
  • 841.451 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 Goose Bay to Sisimiut?

The estimated flight time from CFB Goose Bay to Sisimiut Airport is 2 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between CFB Goose Bay (YYR) and Sisimiut Airport (JHS)

On average, flying from Goose Bay to Sisimiut generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 328 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Goose Bay to Sisimiut

See the map of the shortest flight path between CFB Goose Bay (YYR) and Sisimiut Airport (JHS).

Airport information

Origin CFB Goose Bay
City: Goose Bay
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYR
ICAO Code: CYYR
Coordinates: 53°19′9″N, 60°25′32″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