How far is Shungnak, AK, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Shungnak (Shungnak Airport) is 2922 miles / 4702 kilometers / 2539 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Shungnak (SHG) is 3790 miles / 6100 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 105 hours 40 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Shungnak Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Shungnak
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Shungnak. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2921.882 miles
- 4702.313 kilometers
- 2539.046 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- 2914.832 miles
- 4690.968 kilometers
- 2532.920 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 Des Moines to Shungnak?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Shungnak Airport is 6 hours and 1 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Shungnak?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Shungnak Airport (SHG)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Shungnak generates about 325 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 325 kilograms equals 716 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Des Moines to Shungnak
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Shungnak Airport (SHG).
Airport information
| Origin | Des Moines International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Des Moines, IA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DSM |
| ICAO Code: | KDSM |
| Coordinates: | 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″W |
| Destination | Shungnak Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shungnak, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SHG |
| ICAO Code: | PAGH |
| Coordinates: | 66°53′17″N, 157°9′43″W |