How far is Hay River from Shungnak, AK?
The distance between Shungnak (Shungnak Airport) and Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) is 1303 miles / 2097 kilometers / 1133 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Shungnak (SHG) to Hay River (YHY) is 2055 miles / 3308 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 80 hours 15 minutes.
Shungnak Airport – Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport
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Distance from Shungnak to Hay River
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shungnak to Hay River. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1303.299 miles
- 2097.457 kilometers
- 1132.536 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- 1298.511 miles
- 2089.751 kilometers
- 1128.375 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 Shungnak to Hay River?
The estimated flight time from Shungnak Airport to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport is 2 hours and 58 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shungnak and Hay River?
Flight carbon footprint between Shungnak Airport (SHG) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY)
On average, flying from Shungnak to Hay River generates about 167 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 167 kilograms equals 368 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Shungnak to Hay River
See the map of the shortest flight path between Shungnak Airport (SHG) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY).
Airport information
| Origin | Shungnak Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shungnak, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SHG |
| ICAO Code: | PAGH |
| Coordinates: | 66°53′17″N, 157°9′43″W |
| Destination | Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Hay River |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YHY |
| ICAO Code: | CYHY |
| Coordinates: | 60°50′22″N, 115°46′58″W |