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How far is Shungnak, AK, from Igloolik?

The distance between Igloolik (Igloolik Airport) and Shungnak (Shungnak Airport) is 1831 miles / 2947 kilometers / 1591 nautical miles.

Igloolik Airport – Shungnak Airport

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2947
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1591
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Distance from Igloolik to Shungnak

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1831.229 miles
  • 2947.078 kilometers
  • 1591.295 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
  • 1823.921 miles
  • 2935.317 kilometers
  • 1584.944 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 Igloolik to Shungnak?

The estimated flight time from Igloolik Airport to Shungnak Airport is 3 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Igloolik Airport (YGT) and Shungnak Airport (SHG)

On average, flying from Igloolik to Shungnak generates about 203 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 203 kilograms equals 446 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Igloolik to Shungnak

See the map of the shortest flight path between Igloolik Airport (YGT) and Shungnak Airport (SHG).

Airport information

Origin Igloolik Airport
City: Igloolik
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YGT
ICAO Code: CYGT
Coordinates: 69°21′52″N, 81°48′57″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