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How far is Aklavik from Shungnak, AK?

The distance between Shungnak (Shungnak Airport) and Aklavik (Aklavik/Freddie Carmichael Airport) is 591 miles / 951 kilometers / 513 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shungnak (SHG) to Aklavik (LAK) is 1363 miles / 2194 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 73 hours 52 minutes.

Shungnak Airport – Aklavik/Freddie Carmichael Airport

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Distance from Shungnak to Aklavik

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 590.705 miles
  • 950.648 kilometers
  • 513.309 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
  • 588.370 miles
  • 946.889 kilometers
  • 511.279 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 Shungnak to Aklavik?

The estimated flight time from Shungnak Airport to Aklavik/Freddie Carmichael Airport is 1 hour and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shungnak Airport (SHG) and Aklavik/Freddie Carmichael Airport (LAK)

On average, flying from Shungnak to Aklavik generates about 111 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 111 kilograms equals 246 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Shungnak to Aklavik

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shungnak Airport (SHG) and Aklavik/Freddie Carmichael Airport (LAK).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Aklavik/Freddie Carmichael Airport
City: Aklavik
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: LAK
ICAO Code: CYKD
Coordinates: 68°13′23″N, 135°0′21″W