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How far is Shungnak, AK, from Carlsbad, NM?

The distance between Carlsbad (Cavern City Air Terminal) and Shungnak (Shungnak Airport) is 3197 miles / 5145 kilometers / 2778 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Carlsbad (CNM) to Shungnak (SHG) is 4073 miles / 6555 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 112 hours 15 minutes.

Cavern City Air Terminal – Shungnak Airport

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3197
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5145
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2778
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Distance from Carlsbad to Shungnak

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3197.182 miles
  • 5145.366 kilometers
  • 2778.275 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
  • 3192.717 miles
  • 5138.180 kilometers
  • 2774.395 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 Carlsbad to Shungnak?

The estimated flight time from Cavern City Air Terminal to Shungnak Airport is 6 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM) and Shungnak Airport (SHG)

On average, flying from Carlsbad to Shungnak generates about 358 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 358 kilograms equals 789 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Carlsbad to Shungnak

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM) and Shungnak Airport (SHG).

Airport information

Origin Cavern City Air Terminal
City: Carlsbad, NM
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CNM
ICAO Code: KCNM
Coordinates: 32°20′15″N, 104°15′46″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