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How far is Shungnak, AK, from Pickle Lake?

The distance between Pickle Lake (Pickle Lake Airport) and Shungnak (Shungnak Airport) is 2454 miles / 3950 kilometers / 2133 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Pickle Lake (YPL) to Shungnak (SHG) is 3524 miles / 5671 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 104 hours 48 minutes.

Pickle Lake Airport – Shungnak Airport

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2133
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Distance from Pickle Lake to Shungnak

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2454.289 miles
  • 3949.795 kilometers
  • 2132.719 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
  • 2446.409 miles
  • 3937.113 kilometers
  • 2125.871 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 Pickle Lake to Shungnak?

The estimated flight time from Pickle Lake Airport to Shungnak Airport is 5 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Pickle Lake Airport (YPL) and Shungnak Airport (SHG)

On average, flying from Pickle Lake to Shungnak generates about 270 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 270 kilograms equals 595 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Pickle Lake to Shungnak

See the map of the shortest flight path between Pickle Lake Airport (YPL) and Shungnak Airport (SHG).

Airport information

Origin Pickle Lake Airport
City: Pickle Lake
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YPL
ICAO Code: CYPL
Coordinates: 51°26′47″N, 90°12′51″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