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How far is Grand Forks, ND, from Shungnak, AK?

The distance between Shungnak (Shungnak Airport) and Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) is 2458 miles / 3955 kilometers / 2136 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shungnak (SHG) to Grand Forks (GFK) is 3180 miles / 5118 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 96 hours 4 minutes.

Shungnak Airport – Grand Forks International Airport

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Distance from Shungnak to Grand Forks

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shungnak to Grand Forks. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2457.517 miles
  • 3954.990 kilometers
  • 2135.524 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
  • 2450.423 miles
  • 3943.573 kilometers
  • 2129.359 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 Grand Forks?

The estimated flight time from Shungnak Airport to Grand Forks International Airport is 5 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shungnak Airport (SHG) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)

On average, flying from Shungnak to Grand Forks generates about 270 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 270 kilograms equals 596 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 Grand Forks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shungnak Airport (SHG) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK).

Airport information

Origin Shungnak Airport
City: Shungnak, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SHG
ICAO Code: PAGH
Coordinates: 66°53′17″N, 157°9′43″W
Destination Grand Forks International Airport
City: Grand Forks, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GFK
ICAO Code: KGFK
Coordinates: 47°56′57″N, 97°10′33″W