How far is Shungnak, AK, from Yellowknife?
The distance between Yellowknife (Yellowknife Airport) and Shungnak (Shungnak Airport) is 1276 miles / 2054 kilometers / 1109 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Yellowknife (YZF) to Shungnak (SHG) is 1954 miles / 3144 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 27 minutes.
Yellowknife Airport – Shungnak Airport
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Distance from Yellowknife to Shungnak
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Yellowknife to Shungnak. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1276.278 miles
- 2053.971 kilometers
- 1109.056 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- 1271.456 miles
- 2046.211 kilometers
- 1104.865 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 Yellowknife to Shungnak?
The estimated flight time from Yellowknife Airport to Shungnak Airport is 2 hours and 54 minutes.
What is the time difference between Yellowknife and Shungnak?
Flight carbon footprint between Yellowknife Airport (YZF) and Shungnak Airport (SHG)
On average, flying from Yellowknife to Shungnak generates about 165 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 165 kilograms equals 364 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Yellowknife to Shungnak
See the map of the shortest flight path between Yellowknife Airport (YZF) and Shungnak Airport (SHG).
Airport information
| Origin | Yellowknife Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Yellowknife |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YZF |
| ICAO Code: | CYZF |
| Coordinates: | 62°27′46″N, 114°26′24″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 |