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How far is Shungnak, AK, from Richmond, VA?

The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Shungnak (Shungnak Airport) is 3605 miles / 5802 kilometers / 3133 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Shungnak (SHG) is 4717 miles / 7592 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 123 hours 48 minutes.

Richmond International Airport – Shungnak Airport

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3605
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5802
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3133
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Distance from Richmond to Shungnak

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3605.058 miles
  • 5801.779 kilometers
  • 3132.710 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
  • 3596.758 miles
  • 5788.420 kilometers
  • 3125.497 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 Richmond to Shungnak?

The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Shungnak Airport is 7 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Shungnak Airport (SHG)

On average, flying from Richmond to Shungnak generates about 407 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 407 kilograms equals 898 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Richmond to Shungnak

See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Shungnak Airport (SHG).

Airport information

Origin Richmond International Airport
City: Richmond, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RIC
ICAO Code: KRIC
Coordinates: 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″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