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How far is Yellowknife from Shungnak, AK?

The distance between Shungnak (Shungnak Airport) and Yellowknife (Yellowknife Airport) is 1276 miles / 2054 kilometers / 1109 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shungnak (SHG) to Yellowknife (YZF) is 2176 miles / 3502 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 82 hours 26 minutes.

Shungnak Airport – Yellowknife Airport

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Distance from Shungnak to Yellowknife

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1276.278 miles
  • 2053.971 kilometers
  • 1109.056 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
  • 1271.456 miles
  • 2046.211 kilometers
  • 1104.865 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 Yellowknife?

The estimated flight time from Shungnak Airport to Yellowknife Airport is 2 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shungnak Airport (SHG) and Yellowknife Airport (YZF)

On average, flying from Shungnak to Yellowknife generates about 165 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 165 kilograms equals 364 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 Yellowknife

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shungnak Airport (SHG) and Yellowknife Airport (YZF).

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 Yellowknife Airport
City: Yellowknife
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YZF
ICAO Code: CYZF
Coordinates: 62°27′46″N, 114°26′24″W