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How far is Shungnak, AK, from Kuujjuarapik?

The distance between Kuujjuarapik (Kuujjuarapik Airport) and Shungnak (Shungnak Airport) is 2575 miles / 4145 kilometers / 2238 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kuujjuarapik (YGW) to Shungnak (SHG) is 4616 miles / 7428 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 128 hours 47 minutes.

Kuujjuarapik Airport – Shungnak Airport

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2575
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4145
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2238
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Distance from Kuujjuarapik to Shungnak

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2575.363 miles
  • 4144.645 kilometers
  • 2237.930 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
  • 2566.343 miles
  • 4130.128 kilometers
  • 2230.091 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 Kuujjuarapik to Shungnak?

The estimated flight time from Kuujjuarapik Airport to Shungnak Airport is 5 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kuujjuarapik Airport (YGW) and Shungnak Airport (SHG)

On average, flying from Kuujjuarapik to Shungnak generates about 284 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 284 kilograms equals 626 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kuujjuarapik to Shungnak

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kuujjuarapik Airport (YGW) and Shungnak Airport (SHG).

Airport information

Origin Kuujjuarapik Airport
City: Kuujjuarapik
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YGW
ICAO Code: CYGW
Coordinates: 55°16′54″N, 77°45′55″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