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How far is Shungnak, AK, from Sandspit?

The distance between Sandspit (Sandspit Airport) and Shungnak (Shungnak Airport) is 1270 miles / 2045 kilometers / 1104 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sandspit (YZP) to Shungnak (SHG) is 1988 miles / 3200 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 79 hours 51 minutes.

Sandspit Airport – Shungnak Airport

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1270
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2045
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Distance from Sandspit to Shungnak

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1270.492 miles
  • 2044.658 kilometers
  • 1104.027 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
  • 1267.084 miles
  • 2039.174 kilometers
  • 1101.066 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 Sandspit to Shungnak?

The estimated flight time from Sandspit Airport to Shungnak Airport is 2 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sandspit Airport (YZP) and Shungnak Airport (SHG)

On average, flying from Sandspit 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 Sandspit to Shungnak

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sandspit Airport (YZP) and Shungnak Airport (SHG).

Airport information

Origin Sandspit Airport
City: Sandspit
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YZP
ICAO Code: CYZP
Coordinates: 53°15′15″N, 131°48′50″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