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How far is Shungnak, AK, from Churchill?

The distance between Churchill (Churchill Airport) and Shungnak (Shungnak Airport) is 1980 miles / 3187 kilometers / 1721 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Churchill (YYQ) to Shungnak (SHG) is 3298 miles / 5307 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 103 hours 16 minutes.

Churchill Airport – Shungnak Airport

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1980
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3187
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1721
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Distance from Churchill to Shungnak

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1980.029 miles
  • 3186.548 kilometers
  • 1720.598 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
  • 1972.823 miles
  • 3174.951 kilometers
  • 1714.336 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 Churchill to Shungnak?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Churchill Airport (YYQ) and Shungnak Airport (SHG)

On average, flying from Churchill to Shungnak generates about 216 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 216 kilograms equals 476 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Churchill to Shungnak

See the map of the shortest flight path between Churchill Airport (YYQ) and Shungnak Airport (SHG).

Airport information

Origin Churchill Airport
City: Churchill
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYQ
ICAO Code: CYYQ
Coordinates: 58°44′21″N, 94°3′54″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