How far is Shungnak, AK, from Qaanaaq?
The distance between Qaanaaq (Qaanaaq Airport) and Shungnak (Shungnak Airport) is 1782 miles / 2867 kilometers / 1548 nautical miles.
Qaanaaq Airport – Shungnak Airport
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Distance from Qaanaaq to Shungnak
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Qaanaaq to Shungnak. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1781.716 miles
- 2867.393 kilometers
- 1548.268 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- 1774.553 miles
- 2855.866 kilometers
- 1542.044 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 Qaanaaq to Shungnak?
The estimated flight time from Qaanaaq Airport to Shungnak Airport is 3 hours and 52 minutes.
What is the time difference between Qaanaaq and Shungnak?
The time difference between Qaanaaq and Shungnak is 5 hours. Shungnak is 5 hours behind Qaanaaq.
Flight carbon footprint between Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ) and Shungnak Airport (SHG)
On average, flying from Qaanaaq to Shungnak generates about 199 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 199 kilograms equals 438 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Qaanaaq to Shungnak
See the map of the shortest flight path between Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ) and Shungnak Airport (SHG).
Airport information
| Origin | Qaanaaq Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Qaanaaq |
| Country: | Greenland  |
| IATA Code: | NAQ |
| ICAO Code: | BGQQ |
| Coordinates: | 77°29′18″N, 69°23′19″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 |