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How far is Shungnak, AK, from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) and Shungnak (Shungnak Airport) is 2402 miles / 3866 kilometers / 2087 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sacramento (MHR) to Shungnak (SHG) is 3428 miles / 5517 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 101 hours 52 minutes.

Sacramento Mather Airport – Shungnak Airport

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2402
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3866
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2087
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Distance from Sacramento to Shungnak

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2402.233 miles
  • 3866.020 kilometers
  • 2087.484 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
  • 2398.567 miles
  • 3860.120 kilometers
  • 2084.298 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 Sacramento to Shungnak?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento Mather Airport to Shungnak Airport is 5 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR) and Shungnak Airport (SHG)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Shungnak generates about 264 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 264 kilograms equals 582 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sacramento to Shungnak

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR) and Shungnak Airport (SHG).

Airport information

Origin Sacramento Mather Airport
City: Sacramento, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MHR
ICAO Code: KMHR
Coordinates: 38°33′14″N, 121°17′52″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