How far is Shungnak, AK, from Pierre, SD?
The distance between Pierre (Pierre Regional Airport) and Shungnak (Shungnak Airport) is 2576 miles / 4146 kilometers / 2239 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Pierre (PIR) to Shungnak (SHG) is 3288 miles / 5291 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 98 hours 34 minutes.
Pierre Regional Airport – Shungnak Airport
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Distance from Pierre to Shungnak
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Pierre to Shungnak. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2576.332 miles
- 4146.204 kilometers
- 2238.771 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- 2569.762 miles
- 4135.631 kilometers
- 2233.062 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 Pierre to Shungnak?
The estimated flight time from Pierre Regional Airport to Shungnak Airport is 5 hours and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between Pierre and Shungnak?
The time difference between Pierre and Shungnak is 3 hours. Shungnak is 3 hours behind Pierre.
Flight carbon footprint between Pierre Regional Airport (PIR) and Shungnak Airport (SHG)
On average, flying from Pierre to Shungnak generates about 284 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 284 kilograms equals 626 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Pierre to Shungnak
See the map of the shortest flight path between Pierre Regional Airport (PIR) and Shungnak Airport (SHG).
Airport information
| Origin | Pierre Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Pierre, SD |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PIR |
| ICAO Code: | KPIR |
| Coordinates: | 44°22′57″N, 100°17′9″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 |