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How far is Shungnak, AK, from Waskaganish?

The distance between Waskaganish (Waskaganish Airport) and Shungnak (Shungnak Airport) is 2757 miles / 4436 kilometers / 2395 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Waskaganish (YKQ) to Shungnak (SHG) is 4431 miles / 7131 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 125 hours 46 minutes.

Waskaganish Airport – Shungnak Airport

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2757
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4436
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2395
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Distance from Waskaganish to Shungnak

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2756.526 miles
  • 4436.198 kilometers
  • 2395.355 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
  • 2747.485 miles
  • 4421.649 kilometers
  • 2387.499 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 Waskaganish to Shungnak?

The estimated flight time from Waskaganish Airport to Shungnak Airport is 5 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Waskaganish Airport (YKQ) and Shungnak Airport (SHG)

On average, flying from Waskaganish to Shungnak generates about 305 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 305 kilograms equals 673 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Waskaganish to Shungnak

See the map of the shortest flight path between Waskaganish Airport (YKQ) and Shungnak Airport (SHG).

Airport information

Origin Waskaganish Airport
City: Waskaganish
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YKQ
ICAO Code: CYKQ
Coordinates: 51°28′23″N, 78°45′29″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