How far is Des Moines, IA, from Shungnak, AK?
The distance between Shungnak (Shungnak Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 2922 miles / 4702 kilometers / 2539 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Shungnak (SHG) to Des Moines (DSM) is 3538 miles / 5694 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 71 hours 48 minutes.
Shungnak Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Shungnak to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shungnak to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2921.882 miles
- 4702.313 kilometers
- 2539.046 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- 2914.832 miles
- 4690.968 kilometers
- 2532.920 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 Shungnak to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Shungnak Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 6 hours and 1 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shungnak and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between Shungnak Airport (SHG) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Shungnak to Des Moines generates about 325 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 325 kilograms equals 716 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Shungnak to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Shungnak Airport (SHG) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Shungnak Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shungnak, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SHG |
| ICAO Code: | PAGH |
| Coordinates: | 66°53′17″N, 157°9′43″W |
| Destination | Des Moines International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Des Moines, IA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | DSM |
| ICAO Code: | KDSM |
| Coordinates: | 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″W |