How far is Shungnak, AK, from Rapid City, SD?
The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and Shungnak (Shungnak Airport) is 2522 miles / 4058 kilometers / 2191 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rapid City (RAP) to Shungnak (SHG) is 3042 miles / 4896 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 63 hours 25 minutes.
Rapid City Regional Airport – Shungnak Airport
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Distance from Rapid City to Shungnak
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rapid City to Shungnak. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2521.530 miles
- 4058.009 kilometers
- 2191.150 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- 2515.291 miles
- 4047.968 kilometers
- 2185.728 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 Rapid City to Shungnak?
The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to Shungnak Airport is 5 hours and 16 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rapid City and Shungnak?
Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Shungnak Airport (SHG)
On average, flying from Rapid City to Shungnak generates about 278 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 278 kilograms equals 612 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Rapid City to Shungnak
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Shungnak Airport (SHG).
Airport information
| Origin | Rapid City Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rapid City, SD |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RAP |
| ICAO Code: | KRAP |
| Coordinates: | 44°2′43″N, 103°3′25″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 |