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How far is Nantucket, MA, from Shannon?

The distance between Shannon (Shannon Airport) and Nantucket (Nantucket Memorial Airport) is 2902 miles / 4670 kilometers / 2522 nautical miles.

Shannon Airport – Nantucket Memorial Airport

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2902
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4670
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2522
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Distance from Shannon to Nantucket

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shannon to Nantucket. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2901.856 miles
  • 4670.085 kilometers
  • 2521.644 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
  • 2894.146 miles
  • 4657.677 kilometers
  • 2514.944 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 Shannon to Nantucket?

The estimated flight time from Shannon Airport to Nantucket Memorial Airport is 5 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shannon Airport (SNN) and Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK)

On average, flying from Shannon to Nantucket generates about 323 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 323 kilograms equals 711 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shannon to Nantucket

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shannon Airport (SNN) and Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK).

Airport information

Origin Shannon Airport
City: Shannon
Country: Ireland Flag of Ireland
IATA Code: SNN
ICAO Code: EINN
Coordinates: 52°42′7″N, 8°55′29″W
Destination Nantucket Memorial Airport
City: Nantucket, MA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ACK
ICAO Code: KACK
Coordinates: 41°15′11″N, 70°3′36″W