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How far is Shungnak, AK, from Schefferville?

The distance between Schefferville (Schefferville Airport) and Shungnak (Shungnak Airport) is 2870 miles / 4619 kilometers / 2494 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Schefferville (YKL) to Shungnak (SHG) is 5308 miles / 8543 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 143 hours 21 minutes.

Schefferville Airport – Shungnak Airport

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2870
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4619
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2494
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Distance from Schefferville to Shungnak

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2869.984 miles
  • 4618.791 kilometers
  • 2493.948 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
  • 2859.927 miles
  • 4602.606 kilometers
  • 2485.208 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 Schefferville to Shungnak?

The estimated flight time from Schefferville Airport to Shungnak Airport is 5 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Schefferville Airport (YKL) and Shungnak Airport (SHG)

On average, flying from Schefferville to Shungnak generates about 319 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 319 kilograms equals 703 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Schefferville to Shungnak

See the map of the shortest flight path between Schefferville Airport (YKL) and Shungnak Airport (SHG).

Airport information

Origin Schefferville Airport
City: Schefferville
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YKL
ICAO Code: CYKL
Coordinates: 54°48′19″N, 66°48′19″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