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How far is Shungnak, AK, from Iqaluit?

The distance between Iqaluit (Iqaluit Airport) and Shungnak (Shungnak Airport) is 2357 miles / 3794 kilometers / 2049 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Iqaluit (YFB) to Shungnak (SHG) is 6127 miles / 9860 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 184 hours 58 minutes.

Iqaluit Airport – Shungnak Airport

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3794
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2049
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Distance from Iqaluit to Shungnak

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2357.446 miles
  • 3793.942 kilometers
  • 2048.565 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
  • 2348.330 miles
  • 3779.271 kilometers
  • 2040.643 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 Iqaluit to Shungnak?

The estimated flight time from Iqaluit Airport to Shungnak Airport is 4 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Iqaluit Airport (YFB) and Shungnak Airport (SHG)

On average, flying from Iqaluit to Shungnak generates about 259 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 259 kilograms equals 570 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Iqaluit to Shungnak

See the map of the shortest flight path between Iqaluit Airport (YFB) and Shungnak Airport (SHG).

Airport information

Origin Iqaluit Airport
City: Iqaluit
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YFB
ICAO Code: CYFB
Coordinates: 63°45′23″N, 68°33′20″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