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How far is Shungnak, AK, from Yakutat, AK?

The distance between Yakutat (Yakutat Airport) and Shungnak (Shungnak Airport) is 744 miles / 1198 kilometers / 647 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Yakutat (YAK) to Shungnak (SHG) is 1178 miles / 1896 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 73 hours 12 minutes.

Yakutat Airport – Shungnak Airport

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744
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1198
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647
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Distance from Yakutat to Shungnak

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 744.383 miles
  • 1197.968 kilometers
  • 646.851 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
  • 742.052 miles
  • 1194.217 kilometers
  • 644.826 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 Yakutat to Shungnak?

The estimated flight time from Yakutat Airport to Shungnak Airport is 1 hour and 54 minutes.

What is the time difference between Yakutat and Shungnak?

There is no time difference between Yakutat and Shungnak.

Flight carbon footprint between Yakutat Airport (YAK) and Shungnak Airport (SHG)

On average, flying from Yakutat to Shungnak generates about 129 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 129 kilograms equals 285 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Yakutat to Shungnak

See the map of the shortest flight path between Yakutat Airport (YAK) and Shungnak Airport (SHG).

Airport information

Origin Yakutat Airport
City: Yakutat, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: YAK
ICAO Code: PAYA
Coordinates: 59°30′11″N, 139°39′36″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