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How far is Shungnak, AK, from Goose Bay?

The distance between Goose Bay (CFB Goose Bay) and Shungnak (Shungnak Airport) is 3103 miles / 4994 kilometers / 2696 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Goose Bay (YYR) to Shungnak (SHG) is 5582 miles / 8983 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 148 hours 58 minutes.

CFB Goose Bay – Shungnak Airport

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3103
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4994
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2696
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Distance from Goose Bay to Shungnak

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3103.060 miles
  • 4993.891 kilometers
  • 2696.485 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
  • 3092.381 miles
  • 4976.705 kilometers
  • 2687.206 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 Goose Bay to Shungnak?

The estimated flight time from CFB Goose Bay to Shungnak Airport is 6 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between CFB Goose Bay (YYR) and Shungnak Airport (SHG)

On average, flying from Goose Bay to Shungnak generates about 347 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 347 kilograms equals 764 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Goose Bay to Shungnak

See the map of the shortest flight path between CFB Goose Bay (YYR) and Shungnak Airport (SHG).

Airport information

Origin CFB Goose Bay
City: Goose Bay
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYR
ICAO Code: CYYR
Coordinates: 53°19′9″N, 60°25′32″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