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How far is Shungnak, AK, from Paamiut?

The distance between Paamiut (Paamiut Airport) and Shungnak (Shungnak Airport) is 2831 miles / 4556 kilometers / 2460 nautical miles.

Paamiut Airport – Shungnak Airport

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2831
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4556
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2460
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Distance from Paamiut to Shungnak

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2830.789 miles
  • 4555.714 kilometers
  • 2459.889 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
  • 2819.992 miles
  • 4538.338 kilometers
  • 2450.506 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 Paamiut to Shungnak?

The estimated flight time from Paamiut Airport to Shungnak Airport is 5 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Paamiut Airport (JFR) and Shungnak Airport (SHG)

On average, flying from Paamiut 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 from Paamiut to Shungnak

See the map of the shortest flight path between Paamiut Airport (JFR) and Shungnak Airport (SHG).

Airport information

Origin Paamiut Airport
City: Paamiut
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: JFR
ICAO Code: BGPT
Coordinates: 62°0′53″N, 49°40′15″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