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How far is Shungnak, AK, from Ilulissat?

The distance between Ilulissat (Ilulissat Airport) and Shungnak (Shungnak Airport) is 2412 miles / 3882 kilometers / 2096 nautical miles.

Ilulissat Airport – Shungnak Airport

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3882
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2096
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Distance from Ilulissat to Shungnak

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2411.965 miles
  • 3881.682 kilometers
  • 2095.940 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
  • 2402.342 miles
  • 3866.195 kilometers
  • 2087.578 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 Ilulissat to Shungnak?

The estimated flight time from Ilulissat Airport to Shungnak Airport is 5 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ilulissat Airport (JAV) and Shungnak Airport (SHG)

On average, flying from Ilulissat to Shungnak generates about 265 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 265 kilograms equals 584 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Ilulissat to Shungnak

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ilulissat Airport (JAV) and Shungnak Airport (SHG).

Airport information

Origin Ilulissat Airport
City: Ilulissat
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: JAV
ICAO Code: BGJN
Coordinates: 69°14′35″N, 51°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