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How far is Shungnak, AK, from Vancouver?

The distance between Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) and Shungnak (Shungnak Airport) is 1707 miles / 2748 kilometers / 1484 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Vancouver (YVR) to Shungnak (SHG) is 2282 miles / 3673 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 39 minutes.

Vancouver International Airport – Shungnak Airport

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1707
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2748
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1484
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Distance from Vancouver to Shungnak

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1707.260 miles
  • 2747.568 kilometers
  • 1483.568 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
  • 1702.963 miles
  • 2740.654 kilometers
  • 1479.835 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 Vancouver to Shungnak?

The estimated flight time from Vancouver International Airport to Shungnak Airport is 3 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Shungnak Airport (SHG)

On average, flying from Vancouver to Shungnak generates about 193 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 193 kilograms equals 426 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Vancouver to Shungnak

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

Airport information

Origin Vancouver International Airport
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVR
ICAO Code: CYVR
Coordinates: 49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″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