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How far is Shungnak, AK, from Williams Lake?

The distance between Williams Lake (Williams Lake Airport) and Shungnak (Shungnak Airport) is 1563 miles / 2516 kilometers / 1359 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Williams Lake (YWL) to Shungnak (SHG) is 2250 miles / 3621 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 78 hours 21 minutes.

Williams Lake Airport – Shungnak Airport

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1563
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2516
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1359
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Distance from Williams Lake to Shungnak

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1563.382 miles
  • 2516.019 kilometers
  • 1358.541 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
  • 1558.941 miles
  • 2508.873 kilometers
  • 1354.683 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 Williams Lake to Shungnak?

The estimated flight time from Williams Lake Airport to Shungnak Airport is 3 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Williams Lake Airport (YWL) and Shungnak Airport (SHG)

On average, flying from Williams Lake to Shungnak generates about 184 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 184 kilograms equals 405 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Williams Lake Airport
City: Williams Lake
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YWL
ICAO Code: CYWL
Coordinates: 52°10′59″N, 122°3′14″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