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How far is Shungnak, AK, from Buffalo, NY?

The distance between Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) and Shungnak (Shungnak Airport) is 3244 miles / 5221 kilometers / 2819 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Buffalo (BUF) to Shungnak (SHG) is 4359 miles / 7015 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 118 hours 8 minutes.

Buffalo Niagara International Airport – Shungnak Airport

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3244
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5221
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2819
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Distance from Buffalo to Shungnak

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3244.231 miles
  • 5221.084 kilometers
  • 2819.160 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
  • 3235.475 miles
  • 5206.993 kilometers
  • 2811.551 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 Buffalo to Shungnak?

The estimated flight time from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Shungnak Airport is 6 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Shungnak Airport (SHG)

On average, flying from Buffalo to Shungnak generates about 364 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 364 kilograms equals 802 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Buffalo to Shungnak

See the map of the shortest flight path between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Shungnak Airport (SHG).

Airport information

Origin Buffalo Niagara International Airport
City: Buffalo, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BUF
ICAO Code: KBUF
Coordinates: 42°56′25″N, 78°43′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