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How far is Shungnak, AK, from Bakersfield, CA?

The distance between Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) and Shungnak (Shungnak Airport) is 2649 miles / 4263 kilometers / 2302 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bakersfield (BFL) to Shungnak (SHG) is 3687 miles / 5934 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 106 hours 46 minutes.

Meadows Field Airport – Shungnak Airport

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2649
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4263
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2302
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Distance from Bakersfield to Shungnak

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2648.952 miles
  • 4263.075 kilometers
  • 2301.876 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
  • 2645.529 miles
  • 4257.566 kilometers
  • 2298.902 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 Bakersfield to Shungnak?

The estimated flight time from Meadows Field Airport to Shungnak Airport is 5 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Meadows Field Airport (BFL) and Shungnak Airport (SHG)

On average, flying from Bakersfield to Shungnak generates about 293 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 293 kilograms equals 645 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bakersfield to Shungnak

See the map of the shortest flight path between Meadows Field Airport (BFL) and Shungnak Airport (SHG).

Airport information

Origin Meadows Field Airport
City: Bakersfield, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BFL
ICAO Code: KBFL
Coordinates: 35°26′0″N, 119°3′25″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