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How far is Shungnak, AK, from Red Lake?

The distance between Red Lake (Red Lake Airport) and Shungnak (Shungnak Airport) is 2378 miles / 3827 kilometers / 2066 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Red Lake (YRL) to Shungnak (SHG) is 3387 miles / 5451 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 100 hours 36 minutes.

Red Lake Airport – Shungnak Airport

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2378
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3827
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2066
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Distance from Red Lake to Shungnak

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2377.989 miles
  • 3827.003 kilometers
  • 2066.416 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
  • 2370.484 miles
  • 3814.924 kilometers
  • 2059.894 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 Red Lake to Shungnak?

The estimated flight time from Red Lake Airport to Shungnak Airport is 5 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Red Lake Airport (YRL) and Shungnak Airport (SHG)

On average, flying from Red Lake to Shungnak generates about 261 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 261 kilograms equals 575 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Red Lake Airport
City: Red Lake
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YRL
ICAO Code: CYRL
Coordinates: 51°4′0″N, 93°47′35″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