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How far is Shungnak, AK, from Rapid City, SD?

The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and Shungnak (Shungnak Airport) is 2522 miles / 4058 kilometers / 2191 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rapid City (RAP) to Shungnak (SHG) is 3267 miles / 5257 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 97 hours 52 minutes.

Rapid City Regional Airport – Shungnak Airport

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2522
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4058
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2191
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Distance from Rapid City to Shungnak

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2521.530 miles
  • 4058.009 kilometers
  • 2191.150 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
  • 2515.291 miles
  • 4047.968 kilometers
  • 2185.728 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 Rapid City to Shungnak?

The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to Shungnak Airport is 5 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Shungnak Airport (SHG)

On average, flying from Rapid City to Shungnak generates about 278 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 278 kilograms equals 612 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Rapid City to Shungnak

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Shungnak Airport (SHG).

Airport information

Origin Rapid City Regional Airport
City: Rapid City, SD
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RAP
ICAO Code: KRAP
Coordinates: 44°2′43″N, 103°3′25″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