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How far is Shungnak, AK, from Fort St.John?

The distance between Fort St.John (Fort St. John Airport) and Shungnak (Shungnak Airport) is 1381 miles / 2222 kilometers / 1200 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort St.John (YXJ) to Shungnak (SHG) is 1841 miles / 2963 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 69 hours 59 minutes.

Fort St. John Airport – Shungnak Airport

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1381
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2222
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1200
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Distance from Fort St.John to Shungnak

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1380.902 miles
  • 2222.346 kilometers
  • 1199.971 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
  • 1376.410 miles
  • 2215.117 kilometers
  • 1196.067 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 Fort St.John to Shungnak?

The estimated flight time from Fort St. John Airport to Shungnak Airport is 3 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort St. John Airport (YXJ) and Shungnak Airport (SHG)

On average, flying from Fort St.John to Shungnak generates about 172 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 172 kilograms equals 379 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Fort St.John to Shungnak

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort St. John Airport (YXJ) and Shungnak Airport (SHG).

Airport information

Origin Fort St. John Airport
City: Fort St.John
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YXJ
ICAO Code: CYXJ
Coordinates: 56°14′17″N, 120°44′23″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