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How far is Shungnak, AK, from Alamosa, CO?

The distance between Alamosa (San Luis Valley Regional Airport) and Shungnak (Shungnak Airport) is 2842 miles / 4574 kilometers / 2470 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Alamosa (ALS) to Shungnak (SHG) is 3722 miles / 5990 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 105 hours 30 minutes.

San Luis Valley Regional Airport – Shungnak Airport

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2842
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2470
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Distance from Alamosa to Shungnak

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2842.458 miles
  • 4574.492 kilometers
  • 2470.028 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
  • 2837.274 miles
  • 4566.150 kilometers
  • 2465.524 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 Alamosa to Shungnak?

The estimated flight time from San Luis Valley Regional Airport to Shungnak Airport is 5 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Luis Valley Regional Airport (ALS) and Shungnak Airport (SHG)

On average, flying from Alamosa to Shungnak generates about 315 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 315 kilograms equals 696 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Alamosa to Shungnak

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Luis Valley Regional Airport (ALS) and Shungnak Airport (SHG).

Airport information

Origin San Luis Valley Regional Airport
City: Alamosa, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ALS
ICAO Code: KALS
Coordinates: 37°26′5″N, 105°52′1″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