How far is Shungnak, AK, from Powell River?
The distance between Powell River (Powell River Airport) and Shungnak (Shungnak Airport) is 1638 miles / 2637 kilometers / 1424 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Powell River (YPW) to Shungnak (SHG) is 2701 miles / 4347 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 89 hours 21 minutes.
Powell River Airport – Shungnak Airport
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Distance from Powell River to Shungnak
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Powell River to Shungnak. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1638.422 miles
- 2636.784 kilometers
- 1423.750 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- 1634.252 miles
- 2630.074 kilometers
- 1420.126 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 Powell River to Shungnak?
The estimated flight time from Powell River Airport to Shungnak Airport is 3 hours and 36 minutes.
What is the time difference between Powell River and Shungnak?
Flight carbon footprint between Powell River Airport (YPW) and Shungnak Airport (SHG)
On average, flying from Powell River to Shungnak generates about 188 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 188 kilograms equals 415 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Powell River to Shungnak
See the map of the shortest flight path between Powell River Airport (YPW) and Shungnak Airport (SHG).
Airport information
| Origin | Powell River Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Powell River |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YPW |
| ICAO Code: | CYPW |
| Coordinates: | 49°50′3″N, 124°30′0″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 |