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How far is Shungnak, AK, from Decatur, IL?

The distance between Decatur (Decatur Airport) and Shungnak (Shungnak Airport) is 3153 miles / 5074 kilometers / 2740 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Decatur (DEC) to Shungnak (SHG) is 4018 miles / 6466 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 110 hours 42 minutes.

Decatur Airport – Shungnak Airport

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3153
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5074
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2740
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Distance from Decatur to Shungnak

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3152.691 miles
  • 5073.765 kilometers
  • 2739.614 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
  • 3145.308 miles
  • 5061.882 kilometers
  • 2733.198 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 Decatur to Shungnak?

The estimated flight time from Decatur Airport to Shungnak Airport is 6 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Decatur Airport (DEC) and Shungnak Airport (SHG)

On average, flying from Decatur to Shungnak generates about 353 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 353 kilograms equals 777 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Decatur to Shungnak

See the map of the shortest flight path between Decatur Airport (DEC) and Shungnak Airport (SHG).

Airport information

Origin Decatur Airport
City: Decatur, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DEC
ICAO Code: KDEC
Coordinates: 39°50′4″N, 88°51′56″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