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How far is Shungnak, AK, from Gillam?

The distance between Gillam (Gillam Airport) and Shungnak (Shungnak Airport) is 2078 miles / 3344 kilometers / 1806 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Gillam (YGX) to Shungnak (SHG) is 3285 miles / 5286 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 102 hours 41 minutes.

Gillam Airport – Shungnak Airport

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2078
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3344
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1806
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Distance from Gillam to Shungnak

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2078.137 miles
  • 3344.437 kilometers
  • 1805.852 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
  • 2070.860 miles
  • 3332.727 kilometers
  • 1799.529 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 Gillam to Shungnak?

The estimated flight time from Gillam Airport to Shungnak Airport is 4 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gillam Airport (YGX) and Shungnak Airport (SHG)

On average, flying from Gillam to Shungnak generates about 226 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 226 kilograms equals 499 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Gillam to Shungnak

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gillam Airport (YGX) and Shungnak Airport (SHG).

Airport information

Origin Gillam Airport
City: Gillam
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YGX
ICAO Code: CYGX
Coordinates: 56°21′26″N, 94°42′38″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