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How far is Shungnak, AK, from Waterloo, IA?

The distance between Waterloo (Waterloo Regional Airport) and Shungnak (Shungnak Airport) is 2896 miles / 4661 kilometers / 2517 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Waterloo (ALO) to Shungnak (SHG) is 3720 miles / 5986 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 105 hours 8 minutes.

Waterloo Regional Airport – Shungnak Airport

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2896
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4661
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2517
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Distance from Waterloo to Shungnak

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2896.277 miles
  • 4661.106 kilometers
  • 2516.796 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
  • 2888.993 miles
  • 4649.383 kilometers
  • 2510.466 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 Waterloo to Shungnak?

The estimated flight time from Waterloo Regional Airport to Shungnak Airport is 5 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) and Shungnak Airport (SHG)

On average, flying from Waterloo to Shungnak generates about 322 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 322 kilograms equals 710 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Waterloo to Shungnak

See the map of the shortest flight path between Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) and Shungnak Airport (SHG).

Airport information

Origin Waterloo Regional Airport
City: Waterloo, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ALO
ICAO Code: KALO
Coordinates: 42°33′25″N, 92°24′1″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