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How far is Shungnak, AK, from Sault Ste Marie, MI?

The distance between Sault Ste Marie (Chippewa County International Airport) and Shungnak (Shungnak Airport) is 2898 miles / 4664 kilometers / 2519 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sault Ste Marie (CIU) to Shungnak (SHG) is 3869 miles / 6226 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 110 hours 20 minutes.

Chippewa County International Airport – Shungnak Airport

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Distance from Sault Ste Marie to Shungnak

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2898.352 miles
  • 4664.446 kilometers
  • 2518.599 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
  • 2889.977 miles
  • 4650.967 kilometers
  • 2511.321 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 Sault Ste Marie to Shungnak?

The estimated flight time from Chippewa County International Airport to Shungnak Airport is 5 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) and Shungnak Airport (SHG)

On average, flying from Sault Ste Marie 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 Sault Ste Marie to Shungnak

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) and Shungnak Airport (SHG).

Airport information

Origin Chippewa County International Airport
City: Sault Ste Marie, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CIU
ICAO Code: KCIU
Coordinates: 46°15′2″N, 84°28′20″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