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How far is Shungnak, AK, from Aklavik?

The distance between Aklavik (Aklavik/Freddie Carmichael Airport) and Shungnak (Shungnak Airport) is 591 miles / 951 kilometers / 513 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Aklavik (LAK) to Shungnak (SHG) is 1363 miles / 2194 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 73 hours 53 minutes.

Aklavik/Freddie Carmichael Airport – Shungnak Airport

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Distance from Aklavik to Shungnak

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Aklavik to Shungnak. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 590.705 miles
  • 950.648 kilometers
  • 513.309 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
  • 588.370 miles
  • 946.889 kilometers
  • 511.279 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 Aklavik to Shungnak?

The estimated flight time from Aklavik/Freddie Carmichael Airport to Shungnak Airport is 1 hour and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Aklavik/Freddie Carmichael Airport (LAK) and Shungnak Airport (SHG)

On average, flying from Aklavik to Shungnak generates about 111 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 111 kilograms equals 246 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Aklavik to Shungnak

See the map of the shortest flight path between Aklavik/Freddie Carmichael Airport (LAK) and Shungnak Airport (SHG).

Airport information

Origin Aklavik/Freddie Carmichael Airport
City: Aklavik
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: LAK
ICAO Code: CYKD
Coordinates: 68°13′23″N, 135°0′21″W
Destination Shungnak Airport
City: Shungnak, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SHG
ICAO Code: PAGH
Coordinates: 66°53′17″N, 157°9′43″W