How far is Shungnak, AK, from Fort Simpson?
The distance between Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) and Shungnak (Shungnak Airport) is 1118 miles / 1799 kilometers / 972 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fort Simpson (YFS) to Shungnak (SHG) is 1856 miles / 2987 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 73 hours 41 minutes.
Fort Simpson Airport – Shungnak Airport
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Distance from Fort Simpson to Shungnak
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fort Simpson to Shungnak. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1118.115 miles
- 1799.431 kilometers
- 971.615 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- 1113.973 miles
- 1792.765 kilometers
- 968.016 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 Fort Simpson to Shungnak?
The estimated flight time from Fort Simpson Airport to Shungnak Airport is 2 hours and 37 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fort Simpson and Shungnak?
Flight carbon footprint between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Shungnak Airport (SHG)
On average, flying from Fort Simpson to Shungnak generates about 158 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 158 kilograms equals 348 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Fort Simpson to Shungnak
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Shungnak Airport (SHG).
Airport information
| Origin | Fort Simpson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fort Simpson |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YFS |
| ICAO Code: | CYFS |
| Coordinates: | 61°45′36″N, 121°14′13″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 |