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How far is Sioux Lookout from Shungnak, AK?

The distance between Shungnak (Shungnak Airport) and Sioux Lookout (Sioux Lookout Airport) is 2481 miles / 3993 kilometers / 2156 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shungnak (SHG) to Sioux Lookout (YXL) is 3365 miles / 5415 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 100 hours 3 minutes.

Shungnak Airport – Sioux Lookout Airport

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2481
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2156
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Distance from Shungnak to Sioux Lookout

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2481.060 miles
  • 3992.878 kilometers
  • 2155.982 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
  • 2473.358 miles
  • 3980.484 kilometers
  • 2149.290 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 Sioux Lookout?

The estimated flight time from Shungnak Airport to Sioux Lookout Airport is 5 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shungnak Airport (SHG) and Sioux Lookout Airport (YXL)

On average, flying from Shungnak to Sioux Lookout generates about 273 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 273 kilograms equals 602 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 Sioux Lookout

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shungnak Airport (SHG) and Sioux Lookout Airport (YXL).

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 Sioux Lookout Airport
City: Sioux Lookout
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YXL
ICAO Code: CYXL
Coordinates: 50°6′50″N, 91°54′19″W