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How far is Shungnak, AK, from Williston, ND?

The distance between Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) and Shungnak (Shungnak Airport) is 2262 miles / 3640 kilometers / 1966 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Williston (XWA) to Shungnak (SHG) is 2915 miles / 4691 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 91 hours 0 minutes.

Williston Basin International Airport – Shungnak Airport

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2262
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3640
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1966
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Distance from Williston to Shungnak

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2261.905 miles
  • 3640.183 kilometers
  • 1965.542 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
  • 2255.517 miles
  • 3629.902 kilometers
  • 1959.990 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 Williston to Shungnak?

The estimated flight time from Williston Basin International Airport to Shungnak Airport is 4 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Shungnak Airport (SHG)

On average, flying from Williston to Shungnak generates about 248 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 248 kilograms equals 546 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Williston to Shungnak

See the map of the shortest flight path between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Shungnak Airport (SHG).

Airport information

Origin Williston Basin International Airport
City: Williston, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: XWA
ICAO Code: KXWA
Coordinates: 48°15′30″N, 103°44′55″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