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How far is Shungnak, AK, from Durango, CO?

The distance between Durango (Durango–La Plata County Airport) and Shungnak (Shungnak Airport) is 2812 miles / 4525 kilometers / 2443 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Durango (DRO) to Shungnak (SHG) is 3688 miles / 5935 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 104 hours 7 minutes.

Durango–La Plata County Airport – Shungnak Airport

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2812
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4525
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2443
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Distance from Durango to Shungnak

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2811.637 miles
  • 4524.891 kilometers
  • 2443.246 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
  • 2806.706 miles
  • 4516.956 kilometers
  • 2438.961 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 Durango to Shungnak?

The estimated flight time from Durango–La Plata County Airport to Shungnak Airport is 5 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) and Shungnak Airport (SHG)

On average, flying from Durango to Shungnak generates about 312 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 312 kilograms equals 687 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Durango to Shungnak

See the map of the shortest flight path between Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) and Shungnak Airport (SHG).

Airport information

Origin Durango–La Plata County Airport
City: Durango, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DRO
ICAO Code: KDRO
Coordinates: 37°9′5″N, 107°45′14″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