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How far is Sandspit from Shungnak, AK?

The distance between Shungnak (Shungnak Airport) and Sandspit (Sandspit Airport) is 1270 miles / 2045 kilometers / 1104 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shungnak (SHG) to Sandspit (YZP) is 1988 miles / 3200 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 79 hours 51 minutes.

Shungnak Airport – Sandspit Airport

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Distance from Shungnak to Sandspit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1270.492 miles
  • 2044.658 kilometers
  • 1104.027 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
  • 1267.084 miles
  • 2039.174 kilometers
  • 1101.066 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 Sandspit?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Shungnak Airport (SHG) and Sandspit Airport (YZP)

On average, flying from Shungnak to Sandspit 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 Sandspit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shungnak Airport (SHG) and Sandspit Airport (YZP).

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 Sandspit Airport
City: Sandspit
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YZP
ICAO Code: CYZP
Coordinates: 53°15′15″N, 131°48′50″W