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How far is Shungnak, AK, from Gander?

The distance between Gander (Gander International Airport) and Shungnak (Shungnak Airport) is 3494 miles / 5624 kilometers / 3037 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Gander (YQX) to Shungnak (SHG) is 6345 miles / 10212 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 169 hours 35 minutes.

Gander International Airport – Shungnak Airport

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3494
Miles
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5624
Kilometers
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3037
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
7 h 6 min
Time Difference
5 h 30 min
CO2 emission
394 kg

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Distance from Gander to Shungnak

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3494.445 miles
  • 5623.764 kilometers
  • 3036.589 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
  • 3483.199 miles
  • 5605.665 kilometers
  • 3026.817 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 Gander to Shungnak?

The estimated flight time from Gander International Airport to Shungnak Airport is 7 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gander International Airport (YQX) and Shungnak Airport (SHG)

On average, flying from Gander to Shungnak generates about 394 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 394 kilograms equals 868 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Gander to Shungnak

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gander International Airport (YQX) and Shungnak Airport (SHG).

Airport information

Origin Gander International Airport
City: Gander
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQX
ICAO Code: CYQX
Coordinates: 48°56′12″N, 54°34′5″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