How far is Shungnak, AK, from Castlegar?
The distance between Castlegar (West Kootenay Regional Airport) and Shungnak (Shungnak Airport) is 1838 miles / 2958 kilometers / 1597 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Castlegar (YCG) to Shungnak (SHG) is 2659 miles / 4279 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 87 hours 57 minutes.
West Kootenay Regional Airport – Shungnak Airport
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Distance from Castlegar to Shungnak
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Castlegar to Shungnak. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1838.052 miles
- 2958.058 kilometers
- 1597.224 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- 1833.157 miles
- 2950.181 kilometers
- 1592.970 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 Castlegar to Shungnak?
The estimated flight time from West Kootenay Regional Airport to Shungnak Airport is 3 hours and 58 minutes.
What is the time difference between Castlegar and Shungnak?
The time difference between Castlegar and Shungnak is 1 hour. Shungnak is 1 hour behind Castlegar.
Flight carbon footprint between West Kootenay Regional Airport (YCG) and Shungnak Airport (SHG)
On average, flying from Castlegar to Shungnak generates about 203 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 203 kilograms equals 448 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Castlegar to Shungnak
See the map of the shortest flight path between West Kootenay Regional Airport (YCG) and Shungnak Airport (SHG).
Airport information
| Origin | West Kootenay Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Castlegar |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YCG |
| ICAO Code: | CYCG |
| Coordinates: | 49°17′47″N, 117°37′55″W |
| Destination | Shungnak Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shungnak, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SHG |
| ICAO Code: | PAGH |
| Coordinates: | 66°53′17″N, 157°9′43″W |