How far is Shungnak, AK, from Wemindji?

The distance between Wemindji (Wemindji Airport) and Shungnak (Shungnak Airport) is 2670 miles / 4298 kilometers / 2320 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wemindji (YNC) to Shungnak (SHG) is 4602 miles / 7406 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 129 hours 10 minutes.

Distance from Wemindji to Shungnak

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 2670.378 miles
• 4297.557 kilometers
• 2320.495 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

• 2661.374 miles
• 4283.067 kilometers
• 2312.671 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 Wemindji to Shungnak?

The estimated flight time from Wemindji Airport to Shungnak Airport is 5 hours and 33 minutes.

What is the time difference between Wemindji and Shungnak?

The time difference between Wemindji and Shungnak is 4 hours. Shungnak is 4 hours behind Wemindji.

Flight carbon footprint between Wemindji Airport (YNC) and Shungnak Airport (SHG)

On average, flying from Wemindji to Shungnak generates about 295 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 295 kilograms equals 651 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Wemindji to Shungnak

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wemindji Airport (YNC) and Shungnak Airport (SHG).

Airport information

Origin	Wemindji Airport
City:	Wemindji
Country:	Canada
IATA Code:	YNC
ICAO Code:	CYNC
Coordinates:	53°0′38″N, 78°49′51″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