How far is Riverton, WY, from Shungnak, AK?
The distance between Shungnak (Shungnak Airport) and Riverton (Central Wyoming Regional Airport) is 2437 miles / 3922 kilometers / 2117 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Shungnak (SHG) to Riverton (RIW) is 3191 miles / 5136 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 96 hours 39 minutes.
Shungnak Airport – Central Wyoming Regional Airport
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Distance from Shungnak to Riverton
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shungnak to Riverton. 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 Shungnak to Riverton?
The estimated flight time from Shungnak Airport to Central Wyoming Regional Airport is 5 hours and 6 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shungnak and Riverton?
The time difference between Shungnak and Riverton is 2 hours. Riverton is 2 hours ahead of Shungnak.
Flight carbon footprint between Shungnak Airport (SHG) and Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW)
On average, flying from Shungnak to Riverton 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 Shungnak to Riverton
See the map of the shortest flight path between Shungnak Airport (SHG) and Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW).
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 | 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 |