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How far is Shungnak, AK, from Sioux Lookout?

The distance between Sioux Lookout (Sioux Lookout Airport) and Shungnak (Shungnak Airport) is 2481 miles / 3993 kilometers / 2156 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sioux Lookout (YXL) to Shungnak (SHG) is 3361 miles / 5409 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 99 hours 54 minutes.

Sioux Lookout Airport – Shungnak Airport

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2481
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3993
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2156
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Distance from Sioux Lookout to Shungnak

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2481.060 miles
  • 3992.878 kilometers
  • 2155.982 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
  • 2473.358 miles
  • 3980.484 kilometers
  • 2149.290 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 Sioux Lookout to Shungnak?

The estimated flight time from Sioux Lookout Airport to Shungnak Airport is 5 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sioux Lookout Airport (YXL) and Shungnak Airport (SHG)

On average, flying from Sioux Lookout to Shungnak generates about 273 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 273 kilograms equals 602 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sioux Lookout to Shungnak

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sioux Lookout Airport (YXL) and Shungnak Airport (SHG).

Airport information

Origin Sioux Lookout Airport
City: Sioux Lookout
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YXL
ICAO Code: CYXL
Coordinates: 50°6′50″N, 91°54′19″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