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How far is Shungnak, AK, from Grand Island, NE?

The distance between Grand Island (Central Nebraska Regional Airport) and Shungnak (Shungnak Airport) is 2830 miles / 4554 kilometers / 2459 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Island (GRI) to Shungnak (SHG) is 3628 miles / 5838 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 104 hours 57 minutes.

Central Nebraska Regional Airport – Shungnak Airport

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2830
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4554
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2459
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Distance from Grand Island to Shungnak

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2829.600 miles
  • 4553.801 kilometers
  • 2458.856 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
  • 2823.121 miles
  • 4543.373 kilometers
  • 2453.225 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 Grand Island to Shungnak?

The estimated flight time from Central Nebraska Regional Airport to Shungnak Airport is 5 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) and Shungnak Airport (SHG)

On average, flying from Grand Island to Shungnak generates about 314 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 314 kilograms equals 692 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Grand Island to Shungnak

See the map of the shortest flight path between Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) and Shungnak Airport (SHG).

Airport information

Origin Central Nebraska Regional Airport
City: Grand Island, NE
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GRI
ICAO Code: KGRI
Coordinates: 40°58′2″N, 98°18′34″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