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How far is Shungnak, AK, from Lowndes County, MS?

The distance between Lowndes County (Golden Triangle Regional Airport) and Shungnak (Shungnak Airport) is 3544 miles / 5703 kilometers / 3080 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lowndes County (GTR) to Shungnak (SHG) is 4481 miles / 7211 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 119 hours 23 minutes.

Golden Triangle Regional Airport – Shungnak Airport

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Distance from Lowndes County to Shungnak

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3543.880 miles
  • 5703.321 kilometers
  • 3079.547 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
  • 3537.446 miles
  • 5692.967 kilometers
  • 3073.957 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 Lowndes County to Shungnak?

The estimated flight time from Golden Triangle Regional Airport to Shungnak Airport is 7 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR) and Shungnak Airport (SHG)

On average, flying from Lowndes County to Shungnak generates about 400 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 400 kilograms equals 882 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lowndes County to Shungnak

See the map of the shortest flight path between Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR) and Shungnak Airport (SHG).

Airport information

Origin Golden Triangle Regional Airport
City: Lowndes County, MS
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GTR
ICAO Code: KGTR
Coordinates: 33°27′1″N, 88°35′29″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