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How far is Shungnak, AK, from Kelowna?

The distance between Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) and Shungnak (Shungnak Airport) is 1756 miles / 2827 kilometers / 1526 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kelowna (YLW) to Shungnak (SHG) is 2529 miles / 4070 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 84 hours 29 minutes.

Kelowna International Airport – Shungnak Airport

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1756
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2827
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1526
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Distance from Kelowna to Shungnak

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1756.327 miles
  • 2826.534 kilometers
  • 1526.206 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
  • 1751.608 miles
  • 2818.941 kilometers
  • 1522.106 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 Kelowna to Shungnak?

The estimated flight time from Kelowna International Airport to Shungnak Airport is 3 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Shungnak Airport (SHG)

On average, flying from Kelowna to Shungnak generates about 197 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 197 kilograms equals 434 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kelowna to Shungnak

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Shungnak Airport (SHG).

Airport information

Origin Kelowna International Airport
City: Kelowna
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YLW
ICAO Code: CYLW
Coordinates: 49°57′21″N, 119°22′40″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