How far is Shungnak, AK, from Riverton, WY?
The distance between Riverton (Central Wyoming Regional Airport) and Shungnak (Shungnak Airport) is 2437 miles / 3922 kilometers / 2117 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Riverton (RIW) to Shungnak (SHG) is 3187 miles / 5129 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 96 hours 33 minutes.
Central Wyoming Regional Airport – Shungnak Airport
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Distance from Riverton to Shungnak
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Riverton to Shungnak. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2436.721 miles
- 3921.522 kilometers
- 2117.452 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- 2431.160 miles
- 3912.572 kilometers
- 2112.620 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 Riverton to Shungnak?
The estimated flight time from Central Wyoming Regional Airport to Shungnak Airport is 5 hours and 6 minutes.
What is the time difference between Riverton and Shungnak?
The time difference between Riverton and Shungnak is 2 hours. Shungnak is 2 hours behind Riverton.
Flight carbon footprint between Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW) and Shungnak Airport (SHG)
On average, flying from Riverton to Shungnak generates about 268 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 268 kilograms equals 590 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Riverton to Shungnak
See the map of the shortest flight path between Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW) and Shungnak Airport (SHG).
Airport information
| Origin | Central Wyoming Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Riverton, WY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RIW |
| ICAO Code: | KRIW |
| Coordinates: | 43°3′51″N, 108°27′35″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 |