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How far is Shungnak, AK, from Medicine Hat?

The distance between Medicine Hat (Medicine Hat Airport) and Shungnak (Shungnak Airport) is 1977 miles / 3182 kilometers / 1718 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Medicine Hat (YXH) to Shungnak (SHG) is 2572 miles / 4140 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 84 hours 16 minutes.

Medicine Hat Airport – Shungnak Airport

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1977
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3182
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1718
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Distance from Medicine Hat to Shungnak

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1976.984 miles
  • 3181.647 kilometers
  • 1717.952 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
  • 1971.320 miles
  • 3172.531 kilometers
  • 1713.030 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 Medicine Hat to Shungnak?

The estimated flight time from Medicine Hat Airport to Shungnak Airport is 4 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Medicine Hat Airport (YXH) and Shungnak Airport (SHG)

On average, flying from Medicine Hat to Shungnak generates about 215 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 215 kilograms equals 475 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Medicine Hat to Shungnak

See the map of the shortest flight path between Medicine Hat Airport (YXH) and Shungnak Airport (SHG).

Airport information

Origin Medicine Hat Airport
City: Medicine Hat
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YXH
ICAO Code: CYXH
Coordinates: 50°1′8″N, 110°43′15″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