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How far is Shungnak, AK, from Westerly, RI?

The distance between Westerly (Westerly State Airport) and Shungnak (Shungnak Airport) is 3522 miles / 5668 kilometers / 3061 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Westerly (WST) to Shungnak (SHG) is 4842 miles / 7792 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 126 hours 18 minutes.

Westerly State Airport – Shungnak Airport

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5668
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3061
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Distance from Westerly to Shungnak

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3522.099 miles
  • 5668.270 kilometers
  • 3060.621 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
  • 3512.791 miles
  • 5653.289 kilometers
  • 3052.532 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 Westerly to Shungnak?

The estimated flight time from Westerly State Airport to Shungnak Airport is 7 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Westerly State Airport (WST) and Shungnak Airport (SHG)

On average, flying from Westerly to Shungnak generates about 397 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 397 kilograms equals 876 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Westerly to Shungnak

See the map of the shortest flight path between Westerly State Airport (WST) and Shungnak Airport (SHG).

Airport information

Origin Westerly State Airport
City: Westerly, RI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: WST
ICAO Code: KWST
Coordinates: 41°20′58″N, 71°48′12″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