How far is Shungnak, AK, from Thule?
The distance between Thule (Thule Air Base) and Shungnak (Shungnak Airport) is 1821 miles / 2930 kilometers / 1582 nautical miles.
Thule Air Base – Shungnak Airport
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Distance from Thule to Shungnak
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Thule to Shungnak. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1820.759 miles
- 2930.228 kilometers
- 1582.196 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- 1813.429 miles
- 2918.431 kilometers
- 1575.827 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 Thule to Shungnak?
The estimated flight time from Thule Air Base to Shungnak Airport is 3 hours and 56 minutes.
What is the time difference between Thule and Shungnak?
The time difference between Thule and Shungnak is 5 hours. Shungnak is 5 hours behind Thule.
Flight carbon footprint between Thule Air Base (THU) and Shungnak Airport (SHG)
On average, flying from Thule to Shungnak generates about 202 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 202 kilograms equals 445 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Thule to Shungnak
See the map of the shortest flight path between Thule Air Base (THU) and Shungnak Airport (SHG).
Airport information
| Origin | Thule Air Base |
|---|---|
| City: | Thule |
| Country: | Greenland  |
| IATA Code: | THU |
| ICAO Code: | BGTL |
| Coordinates: | 76°31′52″N, 68°42′11″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 |