How far is Shungnak, AK, from Fort Chipewyan?
The distance between Fort Chipewyan (Fort Chipewyan Airport) and Shungnak (Shungnak Airport) is 1520 miles / 2446 kilometers / 1321 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fort Chipewyan (YPY) to Shungnak (SHG) is 2565 miles / 4128 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 86 hours 57 minutes.
Fort Chipewyan Airport – Shungnak Airport
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Distance from Fort Chipewyan to Shungnak
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fort Chipewyan to Shungnak. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1519.898 miles
- 2446.039 kilometers
- 1320.756 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- 1514.483 miles
- 2437.324 kilometers
- 1316.049 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 Fort Chipewyan to Shungnak?
The estimated flight time from Fort Chipewyan Airport to Shungnak Airport is 3 hours and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fort Chipewyan and Shungnak?
Flight carbon footprint between Fort Chipewyan Airport (YPY) and Shungnak Airport (SHG)
On average, flying from Fort Chipewyan to Shungnak generates about 181 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 181 kilograms equals 398 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Fort Chipewyan to Shungnak
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Chipewyan Airport (YPY) and Shungnak Airport (SHG).
Airport information
| Origin | Fort Chipewyan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fort Chipewyan |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YPY |
| ICAO Code: | CYPY |
| Coordinates: | 58°46′1″N, 111°7′1″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 |