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How far is Shungnak, AK, from North Platte, NE?

The distance between North Platte (North Platte Regional Airport) and Shungnak (Shungnak Airport) is 2757 miles / 4436 kilometers / 2395 nautical miles.

The driving distance from North Platte (LBF) to Shungnak (SHG) is 3615 miles / 5818 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 103 hours 7 minutes.

North Platte Regional Airport – Shungnak Airport

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2757
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4436
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2395
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Distance from North Platte to Shungnak

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2756.540 miles
  • 4436.221 kilometers
  • 2395.368 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
  • 2750.306 miles
  • 4426.188 kilometers
  • 2389.951 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 North Platte to Shungnak?

The estimated flight time from North Platte Regional Airport to Shungnak Airport is 5 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between North Platte Regional Airport (LBF) and Shungnak Airport (SHG)

On average, flying from North Platte to Shungnak generates about 305 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 305 kilograms equals 673 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from North Platte to Shungnak

See the map of the shortest flight path between North Platte Regional Airport (LBF) and Shungnak Airport (SHG).

Airport information

Origin North Platte Regional Airport
City: North Platte, NE
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LBF
ICAO Code: KLBF
Coordinates: 41°7′34″N, 100°41′2″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