DCA
Washington
United States
3,446 km
2,141 miles
JHS
Sisimiut
Greenland
Distance
3,446 km
2,141 mi / 1,861 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/New_York
Heading
18°
north northeast

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DCA JHS
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Sisimiut Airport
IATA Code DCA JHS
ICAO Code KDCA BGSS
City Washington Sisimiut
Country United States Greenland
Timezone America/New_York America/Nuuk
Elevation 14 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 66.950000, -53.730000

Washington (DCA) to Sisimiut (JHS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Sisimiut Airport (JHS) in Sisimiut, Greenland is 3,446 kilometers (2,141 miles / 1,861 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northeast at a heading of 18°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting United States with Greenland. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:57 in Washington, it's 08:57 in Sisimiut. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sisimiut (JHS) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 217° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) and Sisimiut Airport (JHS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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