How far is Shungnak, AK, from Hay River?
The distance between Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) and Shungnak (Shungnak Airport) is 1303 miles / 2097 kilometers / 1133 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Hay River (YHY) to Shungnak (SHG) is 2055 miles / 3308 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 80 hours 15 minutes.
Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport – Shungnak Airport
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Distance from Hay River to Shungnak
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Hay River to Shungnak. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1303.299 miles
- 2097.457 kilometers
- 1132.536 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- 1298.511 miles
- 2089.751 kilometers
- 1128.375 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 Hay River to Shungnak?
The estimated flight time from Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport to Shungnak Airport is 2 hours and 58 minutes.
What is the time difference between Hay River and Shungnak?
The time difference between Hay River and Shungnak is 2 hours. Shungnak is 2 hours behind Hay River.
Flight carbon footprint between Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) and Shungnak Airport (SHG)
On average, flying from Hay River to Shungnak generates about 167 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 167 kilograms equals 368 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Hay River to Shungnak
See the map of the shortest flight path between Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) and Shungnak Airport (SHG).
Airport information
| Origin | Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Hay River |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YHY |
| ICAO Code: | CYHY |
| Coordinates: | 60°50′22″N, 115°46′58″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 |