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How far is Shungnak, AK, from Barrow, AK?

The distance between Barrow (Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport) and Shungnak (Shungnak Airport) is 305 miles / 491 kilometers / 265 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Barrow (BRW) to Shungnak (SHG) is 579 miles / 932 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 33 minutes.

Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport – Shungnak Airport

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Distance from Barrow to Shungnak

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 304.950 miles
  • 490.769 kilometers
  • 264.994 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
  • 303.980 miles
  • 489.208 kilometers
  • 264.151 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 Barrow to Shungnak?

The estimated flight time from Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport to Shungnak Airport is 1 hour and 4 minutes.

What is the time difference between Barrow and Shungnak?

There is no time difference between Barrow and Shungnak.

Flight carbon footprint between Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport (BRW) and Shungnak Airport (SHG)

On average, flying from Barrow to Shungnak generates about 70 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 70 kilograms equals 154 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Barrow to Shungnak

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport (BRW) and Shungnak Airport (SHG).

Airport information

Origin Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport
City: Barrow, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BRW
ICAO Code: PABR
Coordinates: 71°17′7″N, 156°45′57″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