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How far is Shungnak, AK, from Kirksville, MO?

The distance between Kirksville (Kirksville Regional Airport) and Shungnak (Shungnak Airport) is 3037 miles / 4888 kilometers / 2639 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kirksville (IRK) to Shungnak (SHG) is 3900 miles / 6277 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 108 hours 45 minutes.

Kirksville Regional Airport – Shungnak Airport

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Distance from Kirksville to Shungnak

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3037.270 miles
  • 4888.012 kilometers
  • 2639.315 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
  • 3030.255 miles
  • 4876.723 kilometers
  • 2633.220 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 Kirksville to Shungnak?

The estimated flight time from Kirksville Regional Airport to Shungnak Airport is 6 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kirksville Regional Airport (IRK) and Shungnak Airport (SHG)

On average, flying from Kirksville to Shungnak generates about 339 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 339 kilograms equals 747 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kirksville to Shungnak

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kirksville Regional Airport (IRK) and Shungnak Airport (SHG).

Airport information

Origin Kirksville Regional Airport
City: Kirksville, MO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IRK
ICAO Code: KIRK
Coordinates: 40°5′36″N, 92°32′41″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