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How far is Houston, TX, from Shungnak, AK?

The distance between Shungnak (Shungnak Airport) and Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) is 3575 miles / 5753 kilometers / 3107 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shungnak (SHG) to Houston (IAH) is 4512 miles / 7262 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 119 hours 43 minutes.

Shungnak Airport – Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport

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Distance from Shungnak to Houston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3574.924 miles
  • 5753.283 kilometers
  • 3106.524 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
  • 3569.959 miles
  • 5745.293 kilometers
  • 3102.210 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 Houston?

The estimated flight time from Shungnak Airport to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport is 7 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shungnak Airport (SHG) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

On average, flying from Shungnak to Houston generates about 404 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 404 kilograms equals 890 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 Houston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shungnak Airport (SHG) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).

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 Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport
City: Houston, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAH
ICAO Code: KIAH
Coordinates: 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″W