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How far is Shungnak, AK, from Kulusuk?

The distance between Kulusuk (Kulusuk Airport) and Shungnak (Shungnak Airport) is 2835 miles / 4563 kilometers / 2464 nautical miles.

Kulusuk Airport – Shungnak Airport

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4563
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2464
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Distance from Kulusuk to Shungnak

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2835.145 miles
  • 4562.724 kilometers
  • 2463.674 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
  • 2824.049 miles
  • 4544.867 kilometers
  • 2454.032 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 Kulusuk to Shungnak?

The estimated flight time from Kulusuk Airport to Shungnak Airport is 5 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kulusuk Airport (KUS) and Shungnak Airport (SHG)

On average, flying from Kulusuk to Shungnak generates about 315 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 315 kilograms equals 694 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kulusuk to Shungnak

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kulusuk Airport (KUS) and Shungnak Airport (SHG).

Airport information

Origin Kulusuk Airport
City: Kulusuk
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: KUS
ICAO Code: BGKK
Coordinates: 65°34′24″N, 37°7′24″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