How far is Shungnak, AK, from Kangerlussuaq?
The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Shungnak (Shungnak Airport) is 2536 miles / 4081 kilometers / 2203 nautical miles.
Kangerlussuaq Airport – Shungnak Airport
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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Shungnak
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kangerlussuaq to Shungnak. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2535.687 miles
- 4080.793 kilometers
- 2203.452 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- 2525.676 miles
- 4064.681 kilometers
- 2194.752 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 Kangerlussuaq to Shungnak?
The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Shungnak Airport is 5 hours and 18 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kangerlussuaq and Shungnak?
Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Shungnak Airport (SHG)
On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Shungnak generates about 279 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 279 kilograms equals 616 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Shungnak
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Shungnak Airport (SHG).
Airport information
| Origin | Kangerlussuaq Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kangerlussuaq |
| Country: | Greenland  |
| IATA Code: | SFJ |
| ICAO Code: | BGSF |
| Coordinates: | 67°0′43″N, 50°42′41″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 |