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How far is Shungnak, AK, from Baker Lake?

The distance between Baker Lake (Baker Lake Airport) and Shungnak (Shungnak Airport) is 1689 miles / 2718 kilometers / 1468 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Baker Lake (YBK) to Shungnak (SHG) is 2472 miles / 3978 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 91 hours 37 minutes.

Baker Lake Airport – Shungnak Airport

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1689
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2718
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1468
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Distance from Baker Lake to Shungnak

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1688.828 miles
  • 2717.905 kilometers
  • 1467.551 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
  • 1682.277 miles
  • 2707.362 kilometers
  • 1461.859 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 Baker Lake to Shungnak?

The estimated flight time from Baker Lake Airport to Shungnak Airport is 3 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Baker Lake Airport (YBK) and Shungnak Airport (SHG)

On average, flying from Baker Lake to Shungnak generates about 192 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 192 kilograms equals 423 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Baker Lake to Shungnak

See the map of the shortest flight path between Baker Lake Airport (YBK) and Shungnak Airport (SHG).

Airport information

Origin Baker Lake Airport
City: Baker Lake
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YBK
ICAO Code: CYBK
Coordinates: 64°17′56″N, 96°4′40″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