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How far is Shungnak, AK, from Melbourne?

The distance between Melbourne (Melbourne Airport) and Shungnak (Shungnak Airport) is 7819 miles / 12584 kilometers / 6795 nautical miles.

Melbourne Airport – Shungnak Airport

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Distance from Melbourne to Shungnak

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7819.289 miles
  • 12583.926 kilometers
  • 6794.776 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
  • 7836.469 miles
  • 12611.574 kilometers
  • 6809.705 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 Melbourne to Shungnak?

The estimated flight time from Melbourne Airport to Shungnak Airport is 15 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Shungnak Airport (SHG)

On average, flying from Melbourne to Shungnak generates about 972 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 972 kilograms equals 2 143 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Melbourne to Shungnak

See the map of the shortest flight path between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Shungnak Airport (SHG).

Airport information

Origin Melbourne Airport
City: Melbourne
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: MEL
ICAO Code: YMML
Coordinates: 37°40′23″S, 144°50′34″E
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