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How far is Shungnak, AK, from Norman Wells?

The distance between Norman Wells (Norman Wells Airport) and Shungnak (Shungnak Airport) is 852 miles / 1372 kilometers / 741 nautical miles.

Norman Wells Airport – Shungnak Airport

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852
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1372
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741
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Distance from Norman Wells to Shungnak

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 852.303 miles
  • 1371.648 kilometers
  • 740.631 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
  • 848.982 miles
  • 1366.304 kilometers
  • 737.745 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 Norman Wells to Shungnak?

The estimated flight time from Norman Wells Airport to Shungnak Airport is 2 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Norman Wells Airport (YVQ) and Shungnak Airport (SHG)

On average, flying from Norman Wells to Shungnak generates about 140 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 140 kilograms equals 308 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Norman Wells to Shungnak

See the map of the shortest flight path between Norman Wells Airport (YVQ) and Shungnak Airport (SHG).

Airport information

Origin Norman Wells Airport
City: Norman Wells
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVQ
ICAO Code: CYVQ
Coordinates: 65°16′53″N, 126°47′52″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