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

The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Shungnak (Shungnak Airport) is 3575 miles / 5753 kilometers / 3107 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Houston (IAH) to Shungnak (SHG) is 4507 miles / 7253 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 119 hours 33 minutes.

Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – Shungnak Airport

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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)
  • 3574.924 miles
  • 5753.283 kilometers
  • 3106.524 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
  • 3569.959 miles
  • 5745.293 kilometers
  • 3102.210 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 George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Shungnak Airport is 7 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Shungnak Airport (SHG)

On average, flying from Houston to Shungnak generates about 404 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 404 kilograms equals 890 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 George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Shungnak Airport (SHG).

Airport information

Origin Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport
City: Houston, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAH
ICAO Code: KIAH
Coordinates: 29°59′3″N, 95°20′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