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

The distance between Joplin (Joplin Regional Airport) and Shungnak (Shungnak Airport) is 3160 miles / 5086 kilometers / 2746 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Joplin (JLN) to Shungnak (SHG) is 4009 miles / 6452 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 109 hours 50 minutes.

Joplin Regional Airport – Shungnak Airport

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3160
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5086
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2746
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Distance from Joplin to Shungnak

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3160.041 miles
  • 5085.592 kilometers
  • 2746.000 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
  • 3153.633 miles
  • 5075.280 kilometers
  • 2740.432 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 Joplin to Shungnak?

The estimated flight time from Joplin Regional Airport to Shungnak Airport is 6 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) and Shungnak Airport (SHG)

On average, flying from Joplin to Shungnak generates about 353 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 353 kilograms equals 779 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Joplin to Shungnak

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

Airport information

Origin Joplin Regional Airport
City: Joplin, MO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: JLN
ICAO Code: KJLN
Coordinates: 37°9′6″N, 94°29′53″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