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How far is Powell River from Shungnak, AK?

The distance between Shungnak (Shungnak Airport) and Powell River (Powell River Airport) is 1638 miles / 2637 kilometers / 1424 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shungnak (SHG) to Powell River (YPW) is 2701 miles / 4347 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 89 hours 24 minutes.

Shungnak Airport – Powell River Airport

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Distance from Shungnak to Powell River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1638.422 miles
  • 2636.784 kilometers
  • 1423.750 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
  • 1634.252 miles
  • 2630.074 kilometers
  • 1420.126 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 Powell River?

The estimated flight time from Shungnak Airport to Powell River Airport is 3 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shungnak Airport (SHG) and Powell River Airport (YPW)

On average, flying from Shungnak to Powell River generates about 188 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 188 kilograms equals 415 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 Powell River

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shungnak Airport (SHG) and Powell River Airport (YPW).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Powell River Airport
City: Powell River
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YPW
ICAO Code: CYPW
Coordinates: 49°50′3″N, 124°30′0″W