How far is Shungnak, AK, from Whitehorse?
The distance between Whitehorse (Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport) and Shungnak (Shungnak Airport) is 794 miles / 1278 kilometers / 690 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Whitehorse (YXY) to Shungnak (SHG) is 1010 miles / 1626 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 51 minutes.
Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport – Shungnak Airport
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Distance from Whitehorse to Shungnak
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Whitehorse to Shungnak. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 794.038 miles
- 1277.881 kilometers
- 690.001 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- 791.318 miles
- 1273.503 kilometers
- 687.637 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 Whitehorse to Shungnak?
The estimated flight time from Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport to Shungnak Airport is 2 hours and 0 minutes.
What is the time difference between Whitehorse and Shungnak?
Flight carbon footprint between Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY) and Shungnak Airport (SHG)
On average, flying from Whitehorse to Shungnak generates about 134 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 134 kilograms equals 296 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Whitehorse to Shungnak
See the map of the shortest flight path between Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY) and Shungnak Airport (SHG).
Airport information
| Origin | Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Whitehorse |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YXY |
| ICAO Code: | CYXY |
| Coordinates: | 60°42′34″N, 135°4′1″W |
| Destination | Shungnak Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shungnak, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SHG |
| ICAO Code: | PAGH |
| Coordinates: | 66°53′17″N, 157°9′43″W |