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How far is Shungnak, AK, from Sanikiluaq?

The distance between Sanikiluaq (Sanikiluaq Airport) and Shungnak (Shungnak Airport) is 2472 miles / 3978 kilometers / 2148 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sanikiluaq (YSK) to Shungnak (SHG) is 4663 miles / 7504 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 129 hours 50 minutes.

Sanikiluaq Airport – Shungnak Airport

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2472
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3978
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2148
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Distance from Sanikiluaq to Shungnak

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2471.906 miles
  • 3978.147 kilometers
  • 2148.027 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
  • 2463.095 miles
  • 3963.966 kilometers
  • 2140.371 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 Sanikiluaq to Shungnak?

The estimated flight time from Sanikiluaq Airport to Shungnak Airport is 5 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sanikiluaq Airport (YSK) and Shungnak Airport (SHG)

On average, flying from Sanikiluaq to Shungnak generates about 272 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 272 kilograms equals 599 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sanikiluaq to Shungnak

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sanikiluaq Airport (YSK) and Shungnak Airport (SHG).

Airport information

Origin Sanikiluaq Airport
City: Sanikiluaq
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YSK
ICAO Code: CYSK
Coordinates: 56°32′16″N, 79°14′48″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