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How far is Shungnak, AK, from Prince Rupert?

The distance between Prince Rupert (Prince Rupert Airport) and Shungnak (Shungnak Airport) is 1242 miles / 1999 kilometers / 1079 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Prince Rupert (YPR) to Shungnak (SHG) is 1866 miles / 3003 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 72 hours 48 minutes.

Prince Rupert Airport – Shungnak Airport

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1242
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1999
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1079
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Distance from Prince Rupert to Shungnak

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1242.198 miles
  • 1999.124 kilometers
  • 1079.441 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
  • 1238.677 miles
  • 1993.458 kilometers
  • 1076.381 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 Prince Rupert to Shungnak?

The estimated flight time from Prince Rupert Airport to Shungnak Airport is 2 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Prince Rupert Airport (YPR) and Shungnak Airport (SHG)

On average, flying from Prince Rupert to Shungnak generates about 163 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 163 kilograms equals 360 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Prince Rupert to Shungnak

See the map of the shortest flight path between Prince Rupert Airport (YPR) and Shungnak Airport (SHG).

Airport information

Origin Prince Rupert Airport
City: Prince Rupert
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YPR
ICAO Code: CYPR
Coordinates: 54°17′9″N, 130°26′42″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