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How far is Shungnak, AK, from Houston, TX?

The distance between Houston (Houston William P. Hobby Airport) and Shungnak (Shungnak Airport) is 3598 miles / 5790 kilometers / 3126 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Houston (HOU) to Shungnak (SHG) is 4525 miles / 7282 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 119 hours 58 minutes.

Houston William P. Hobby Airport – Shungnak Airport

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3598
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5790
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3126
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Distance from Houston to Shungnak

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3597.534 miles
  • 5789.670 kilometers
  • 3126.172 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
  • 3592.640 miles
  • 5781.793 kilometers
  • 3121.919 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 Houston to Shungnak?

The estimated flight time from Houston William P. Hobby Airport to Shungnak Airport is 7 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Shungnak Airport (SHG)

On average, flying from Houston to Shungnak generates about 407 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 407 kilograms equals 896 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Houston to Shungnak

See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Shungnak Airport (SHG).

Airport information

Origin Houston William P. Hobby Airport
City: Houston, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: HOU
ICAO Code: KHOU
Coordinates: 29°38′43″N, 95°16′44″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