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How far is Shungnak, AK, from Narsarsuaq?

The distance between Narsarsuaq (Narsarsuaq Airport) and Shungnak (Shungnak Airport) is 2958 miles / 4760 kilometers / 2570 nautical miles.

Narsarsuaq Airport – Shungnak Airport

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4760
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2570
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Distance from Narsarsuaq to Shungnak

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2957.773 miles
  • 4760.074 kilometers
  • 2570.234 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
  • 2946.574 miles
  • 4742.052 kilometers
  • 2560.503 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 Narsarsuaq to Shungnak?

The estimated flight time from Narsarsuaq Airport to Shungnak Airport is 6 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Narsarsuaq Airport (UAK) and Shungnak Airport (SHG)

On average, flying from Narsarsuaq to Shungnak generates about 329 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 329 kilograms equals 726 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Narsarsuaq to Shungnak

See the map of the shortest flight path between Narsarsuaq Airport (UAK) and Shungnak Airport (SHG).

Airport information

Origin Narsarsuaq Airport
City: Narsarsuaq
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: UAK
ICAO Code: BGBW
Coordinates: 61°9′37″N, 45°25′33″W
Destination 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