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How far is Shungnak, AK, from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Shungnak (Shungnak Airport) is 3068 miles / 4937 kilometers / 2666 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Shungnak (SHG) is 3919 miles / 6307 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 108 hours 55 minutes.

Chicago Midway International Airport – Shungnak Airport

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3068
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4937
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2666
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Distance from Chicago to Shungnak

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3067.934 miles
  • 4937.361 kilometers
  • 2665.962 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
  • 3060.221 miles
  • 4924.949 kilometers
  • 2659.260 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 Chicago to Shungnak?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Shungnak Airport is 6 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Shungnak Airport (SHG)

On average, flying from Chicago to Shungnak generates about 342 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 342 kilograms equals 755 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Shungnak

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Shungnak Airport (SHG).

Airport information

Origin Chicago Midway International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MDW
ICAO Code: KMDW
Coordinates: 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″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