How far is Shungnak, AK, from Rankin Inlet?
The distance between Rankin Inlet (Rankin Inlet Airport) and Shungnak (Shungnak Airport) is 1848 miles / 2974 kilometers / 1606 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rankin Inlet (YRT) to Shungnak (SHG) is 3298 miles / 5307 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 103 hours 16 minutes.
Rankin Inlet Airport – Shungnak Airport
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Distance from Rankin Inlet to Shungnak
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rankin Inlet to Shungnak. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1848.242 miles
- 2974.457 kilometers
- 1606.079 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- 1841.167 miles
- 2963.070 kilometers
- 1599.930 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 Rankin Inlet to Shungnak?
The estimated flight time from Rankin Inlet Airport to Shungnak Airport is 3 hours and 59 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rankin Inlet and Shungnak?
Flight carbon footprint between Rankin Inlet Airport (YRT) and Shungnak Airport (SHG)
On average, flying from Rankin Inlet to Shungnak generates about 204 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 204 kilograms equals 450 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Rankin Inlet to Shungnak
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rankin Inlet Airport (YRT) and Shungnak Airport (SHG).
Airport information
| Origin | Rankin Inlet Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rankin Inlet |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YRT |
| ICAO Code: | CYRT |
| Coordinates: | 62°48′41″N, 92°6′56″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 |