How far is Shungnak, AK, from Fort Nelson?
The distance between Fort Nelson (Fort Nelson Airport) and Shungnak (Shungnak Airport) is 1206 miles / 1941 kilometers / 1048 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fort Nelson (YYE) to Shungnak (SHG) is 1604 miles / 2582 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 65 hours 6 minutes.
Fort Nelson Airport – Shungnak Airport
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Distance from Fort Nelson to Shungnak
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fort Nelson to Shungnak. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1205.781 miles
- 1940.516 kilometers
- 1047.795 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- 1201.611 miles
- 1933.805 kilometers
- 1044.171 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 Nelson to Shungnak?
The estimated flight time from Fort Nelson Airport to Shungnak Airport is 2 hours and 46 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fort Nelson and Shungnak?
Flight carbon footprint between Fort Nelson Airport (YYE) and Shungnak Airport (SHG)
On average, flying from Fort Nelson to Shungnak generates about 162 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 162 kilograms equals 356 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 Nelson to Shungnak
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Nelson Airport (YYE) and Shungnak Airport (SHG).
Airport information
| Origin | Fort Nelson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fort Nelson |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YYE |
| ICAO Code: | CYYE |
| Coordinates: | 58°50′11″N, 122°35′49″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 |