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Sisimiut, Qeqqata, Greenland – Greenland Flag

Current Date And Time In Sisimiut, Greenland

Tuesday, 25 August 2026
14:27:20 WGST
State: Qeqqata
Currency: Danish Krone (DKK)
Timezone: UTC -03:00 (WGST)
Population: 5,227

📍 Cities Near To Sisimiut


Find cities, states and countries closest to Sisimiut in Qeqqata, Greenland with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers and field teams planning routes and coverage areas around Sisimiut.

📍 Sisimiut Geographic & Demographics Profile Summary

To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Sisimiut from our regional database:

State / RegionQeqqata
Total Population5,227
Land Area34.40 km²
Population Density151.95 / km²
Center Latitude66.9395° N
Center Longitude-53.6735° E
Elevation
UTC Time Zone-04:00 to +00:00
Population Rank in Qeqqata#1 of 3
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Aasiaat Aasiaat124 199 108
North (N)
National Flag Of Aasiaat Aasiaat124 200 108
North (N)
National Flag Of Akunnaaq Akunnaaq130 208 112
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Diskofjord Diskofjord176 283 153
North (N)
National Flag Of Ilulissat Ilulissat171 275 148
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Kangerlussuaq Kangerlussuaq81 130 70
East (E)
National Flag Of Kitsissuarsuit Kitsissuarsuit124 199 108
North (N)
National Flag Of Maniitsoq Maniitsoq108 173 93
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Nuuk Nuuk198 319 172
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Paamiut Paamiut362 582 314
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Qasigiannguit Qasigiannguit145 233 126
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Qeqertarsuaq Qeqertarsuaq159 257 138
North (N)
National Flag Of Qeqertarsuaq Qeqertarsuaq353 567 306
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Upernavik Upernavik408 657 354
North (N)
National Flag Of Uummannaq Uummannaq261 420 227
North (N)

🏳️ States Near To Sisimiut


States and regions closest to Qeqqata (home state of Sisimiut), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.

FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Avannaata Avannaata683 1,099 593
North (N)
National Flag Of Commune de Saint-Pierre Commune de Saint-Pierre1,366 2,198 1,186
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Kujalleq Kujalleq359 578 312
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Maine Maine1,633 2,628 1,418
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Miquelon-Langlade Miquelon-Langlade1,362 2,192 1,183
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of New Brunswick New Brunswick1,499 2,412 1,301
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Newfoundland and Labrador Newfoundland and Labrador927 1,492 805
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Nova Scotia Nova Scotia1,555 2,503 1,351
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Prince Edward Island Prince Edward Island1,467 2,362 1,274
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Qeqertalik Qeqertalik156 251 135
North-northeast (NNE)

🌎 Countries Near To Sisimiut


Countries bordering or closest to Greenland, with aerial distance and compass direction from Sisimiut's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Sisimiut. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Qeqqata, Greenland.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Sisimiut (You)Qeqqata5,227
KangerlussuaqQeqqata508130.0E
ManiitsoqQeqqata2,534173.0SSE
AasiaatAvannaata199.5N
KitsissuarsuitAvannaata199.5N
AasiaatQeqertalik3,005199.6N
AkunnaaqAvannaata208.4NNE
QasigiannguitQeqertalik1,081233.4NNE
QeqertarsuaqQeqertalik839256.7N
IlulissatAvannaata4,413275.1NNE
DiskofjordQeqertalik11283.1N

🏆 Qeqqata City Rankings

How does Sisimiut rank within Qeqqata? The top 10 cities by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. Cities where Sisimiut appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Sisimiut ⭐5,227
Maniitsoq2,534
Kangerlussuaq508

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Kangerlussuaq53.69
Sisimiut ⭐34.40
Maniitsoq8.52

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Maniitsoq297.42
Sisimiut ⭐151.95
Kangerlussuaq9.46
✈️ Nearest Airport
Sisimiut Airport
IATA: JHS
3 km (2 mi) from Sisimiut
States By Alphabets
Compass Directions Rose
N (North)
0° or 360° - Directly facing the North Pole
NNE (North-Northeast)
22.5° - Direction midway between North and Northeast
NE (Northeast)
45° - Direction midway between North and East
ENE (East-Northeast)
67.5° - Direction midway between Northeast and East
E (East)
90° - Directly facing sunrise
ESE (East-Southeast)
112.5° - Direction midway between East and Southeast
SE (Southeast)
135° - Direction midway between East and South
SSE (South-Southeast)
157.5° - Direction midway between Southeast and South
S (South)
180° - Directly facing the South Pole
SSW (South-Southwest)
202.5° - Direction midway between South and Southwest
SW (Southwest)
225° - Direction midway between South and West
WSW (West-Southwest)
247.5° - Direction midway between Southwest and West
W (West)
270° - Directly facing sunset
WNW (West-Northwest)
292.5° - Direction midway between West and Northwest
NW (Northwest)
315° - Direction midway between West and North
NNW (North-Northwest)
337.5° - Direction midway between Northwest and North
📊 Compare Qeqqata Cities
Sisimiut ranks #1 of 3 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

🧭 How Close Is Everything to Sisimiut? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where Sisimiut Sits on the Map

Sisimiut sits inside Qeqqata, Greenland and ranks #1 of 3 cities in Qeqqata by population. Every distance on this page is a straight-line Great Circle (haversine) measurement — the shortest path a plane or signal would take between two GPS points, not the longer road-and-turns route a driver would actually cover. View the nearby cities, nearby states or nearby countries tables above.

📏 Reading the Distance Figures

  • Miles (mi): the everyday unit in the US, UK and most aviation cockpits
  • Kilometers (km): the metric standard used almost everywhere else, including most freight and shipping paperwork
  • Nautical Miles (nm): the unit ships and aircraft actually navigate by
  • Compass Bearing: the 16-point heading from Sisimiut to each place listed — see the distance tables above

🚚 Putting This Data to Work

  • Route Planning: Build delivery loops or sales-visit circuits starting from Sisimiut outward to the closest towns first
  • New-Market Scouting: Spot the nearest untapped urban centers before committing to a regional expansion
  • Freight Estimating: Get a fast first read on road, rail or air distances before requesting an actual freight quote
  • Warehouse Placement: Weigh a few candidate hub locations by how close each sits to Sisimiut and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Sisimiut against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Qeqqata city rankings

🌎 Beyond Sisimiut: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Sisimiut and the countries closest to Sisimiut by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Greenland. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across North America.

🧭 Making Sense of the Compass Bearing

Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Sisimiut, plotted on the 16-point rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The rotating arrow marks the bearing angle (0°–360°, where 0°/360° is due north) — see it in action in the cities, states and countries tables above. It's the same reference pilots, sailors and long-haul truckers use to picture the layout around Sisimiut at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Sisimiut

If you're stringing together stops in Qeqqata, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Sisimiut — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Sisimiut MapView the Sisimiut map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Sisimiut Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ Qeqqata OverviewExplore the Qeqqata state profile and its full list of cities for regional market analysis.
🏳️ Greenland Country DataGet complete Greenland data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Sisimiut

Which cities are closest to Sisimiut?

See the Cities Near To Sisimiut table above, ranked nearest first with distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus a compass bearing for each. Want the bigger picture? The nearest states and nearest countries tables sit further down this page, or compare every city in Qeqqata by population and density.

How is the distance from Sisimiut to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Sisimiut and the GPS center of the other place, not a driving distance. It's the same math airlines use to estimate flight paths. View the Sisimiut map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.

Is the distance shown a straight line or an actual driving distance?

It's a straight line — the shortest possible path between two points on Earth's surface, ignoring roads, terrain and detours. Actual driving distance from Sisimiut will almost always run longer, sometimes significantly, depending on the road network. Treat the figures here as a quick planning benchmark, not a substitute for a live route from a mapping or navigation app.

What does the compass direction next to each city mean?

It's the bearing from Sisimiut to that place, plotted on a 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow marks the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is due north, 90° east, 180° south and 270° west. See it applied in the cities, states and countries tables above.

How do businesses use this proximity data around Sisimiut?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Sisimiut. Sales and field teams use it to sequence visits by drive distance instead of guessing. Market researchers use it to scope out the next-closest town before greenlighting an expansion. See the population & area comparison and Qeqqata city rankings above to size up each candidate.

How does Sisimiut compare in size to the cities near it?

Sisimiut ranks #1 of 3 cities in Qeqqata by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Sisimiut?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Sisimiut is Sisimiut Airport (JHS), about 3 km (2 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.