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How far is Medicine Hat from Shungnak, AK?

The distance between Shungnak (Shungnak Airport) and Medicine Hat (Medicine Hat Airport) is 1977 miles / 3182 kilometers / 1718 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shungnak (SHG) to Medicine Hat (YXH) is 2574 miles / 4142 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 84 hours 19 minutes.

Shungnak Airport – Medicine Hat Airport

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1977
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3182
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1718
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Distance from Shungnak to Medicine Hat

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1976.984 miles
  • 3181.647 kilometers
  • 1717.952 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
  • 1971.320 miles
  • 3172.531 kilometers
  • 1713.030 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 Medicine Hat?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Shungnak Airport (SHG) and Medicine Hat Airport (YXH)

On average, flying from Shungnak to Medicine Hat generates about 215 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 215 kilograms equals 475 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 Medicine Hat

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shungnak Airport (SHG) and Medicine Hat Airport (YXH).

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 Medicine Hat Airport
City: Medicine Hat
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YXH
ICAO Code: CYXH
Coordinates: 50°1′8″N, 110°43′15″W