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

The distance between Shungnak (Shungnak Airport) and Decatur (Decatur Airport) is 3153 miles / 5074 kilometers / 2740 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shungnak (SHG) to Decatur (DEC) is 4013 miles / 6458 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 110 hours 37 minutes.

Shungnak Airport – Decatur Airport

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2740
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Distance from Shungnak to Decatur

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3152.691 miles
  • 5073.765 kilometers
  • 2739.614 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
  • 3145.308 miles
  • 5061.882 kilometers
  • 2733.198 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 Shungnak to Decatur?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Shungnak Airport (SHG) and Decatur Airport (DEC)

On average, flying from Shungnak to Decatur generates about 353 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 353 kilograms equals 777 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Shungnak to Decatur

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shungnak Airport (SHG) and Decatur Airport (DEC).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Decatur Airport
City: Decatur, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DEC
ICAO Code: KDEC
Coordinates: 39°50′4″N, 88°51′56″W