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How far is Shungnak, AK, from Arviat?

The distance between Arviat (Arviat Airport) and Shungnak (Shungnak Airport) is 1872 miles / 3013 kilometers / 1627 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Arviat (YEK) to Shungnak (SHG) is 3298 miles / 5307 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 103 hours 16 minutes.

Arviat Airport – Shungnak Airport

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1872
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3013
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1627
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Distance from Arviat to Shungnak

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1872.399 miles
  • 3013.334 kilometers
  • 1627.070 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
  • 1865.368 miles
  • 3002.019 kilometers
  • 1620.961 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 Arviat to Shungnak?

The estimated flight time from Arviat Airport to Shungnak Airport is 4 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Arviat Airport (YEK) and Shungnak Airport (SHG)

On average, flying from Arviat to Shungnak generates about 206 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 206 kilograms equals 454 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Arviat to Shungnak

See the map of the shortest flight path between Arviat Airport (YEK) and Shungnak Airport (SHG).

Airport information

Origin Arviat Airport
City: Arviat
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YEK
ICAO Code: CYEK
Coordinates: 61°5′39″N, 94°4′14″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