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How far is Shungnak, AK, from Nuuk?

The distance between Nuuk (Nuuk Airport) and Shungnak (Shungnak Airport) is 2672 miles / 4300 kilometers / 2322 nautical miles.

Nuuk Airport – Shungnak Airport

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2672
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4300
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2322
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Distance from Nuuk to Shungnak

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2671.965 miles
  • 4300.111 kilometers
  • 2321.874 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
  • 2661.600 miles
  • 4283.429 kilometers
  • 2312.867 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 Nuuk to Shungnak?

The estimated flight time from Nuuk Airport to Shungnak Airport is 5 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nuuk Airport (GOH) and Shungnak Airport (SHG)

On average, flying from Nuuk to Shungnak generates about 295 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 295 kilograms equals 651 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nuuk to Shungnak

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nuuk Airport (GOH) and Shungnak Airport (SHG).

Airport information

Origin Nuuk Airport
City: Nuuk
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: GOH
ICAO Code: BGGH
Coordinates: 64°11′27″N, 51°40′41″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