How far is Shungnak, AK, from Sisimiut?
The distance between Sisimiut (Sisimiut Airport) and Shungnak (Shungnak Airport) is 2486 miles / 4001 kilometers / 2161 nautical miles.
Sisimiut Airport – Shungnak Airport
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Distance from Sisimiut to Shungnak
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sisimiut to Shungnak. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2486.367 miles
- 4001.421 kilometers
- 2160.594 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- 2476.553 miles
- 3985.626 kilometers
- 2152.066 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 Sisimiut to Shungnak?
The estimated flight time from Sisimiut Airport to Shungnak Airport is 5 hours and 12 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sisimiut and Shungnak?
The time difference between Sisimiut and Shungnak is 7 hours. Shungnak is 7 hours behind Sisimiut.
Flight carbon footprint between Sisimiut Airport (JHS) and Shungnak Airport (SHG)
On average, flying from Sisimiut to Shungnak generates about 274 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 274 kilograms equals 603 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Sisimiut to Shungnak
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sisimiut Airport (JHS) and Shungnak Airport (SHG).
Airport information
| Origin | Sisimiut Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sisimiut |
| Country: | Greenland  |
| IATA Code: | JHS |
| ICAO Code: | BGSS |
| Coordinates: | 66°57′4″N, 53°43′45″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 |