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How far is Shungnak, AK, from La Grande Rivière?

The distance between La Grande Rivière (La Grande Rivière Airport) and Shungnak (Shungnak Airport) is 2666 miles / 4290 kilometers / 2317 nautical miles.

The driving distance from La Grande Rivière (YGL) to Shungnak (SHG) is 4586 miles / 7381 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 127 hours 37 minutes.

La Grande Rivière Airport – Shungnak Airport

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2666
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4290
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2317
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Distance from La Grande Rivière to Shungnak

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2665.897 miles
  • 4290.346 kilometers
  • 2316.601 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
  • 2656.803 miles
  • 4275.709 kilometers
  • 2308.698 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 La Grande Rivière to Shungnak?

The estimated flight time from La Grande Rivière Airport to Shungnak Airport is 5 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between La Grande Rivière Airport (YGL) and Shungnak Airport (SHG)

On average, flying from La Grande Rivière to Shungnak generates about 295 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 295 kilograms equals 650 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from La Grande Rivière to Shungnak

See the map of the shortest flight path between La Grande Rivière Airport (YGL) and Shungnak Airport (SHG).

Airport information

Origin La Grande Rivière Airport
City: La Grande Rivière
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YGL
ICAO Code: CYGL
Coordinates: 53°37′31″N, 77°42′15″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