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How far is Shungnak, AK, from Whistler?

The distance between Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) and Shungnak (Shungnak Airport) is 1657 miles / 2667 kilometers / 1440 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Whistler (YWS) to Shungnak (SHG) is 2500 miles / 4024 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 84 hours 31 minutes.

Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome – Shungnak Airport

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1657
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2667
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1440
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Distance from Whistler to Shungnak

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1657.489 miles
  • 2667.471 kilometers
  • 1440.319 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
  • 1653.152 miles
  • 2660.490 kilometers
  • 1436.550 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 Whistler to Shungnak?

The estimated flight time from Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome to Shungnak Airport is 3 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS) and Shungnak Airport (SHG)

On average, flying from Whistler to Shungnak generates about 190 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 190 kilograms equals 418 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Whistler to Shungnak

See the map of the shortest flight path between Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS) and Shungnak Airport (SHG).

Airport information

Origin Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome
City: Whistler
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YWS
ICAO Code: CAE5
Coordinates: 50°8′36″N, 122°56′56″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