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How far is Williston, ND, from Shungnak, AK?

The distance between Shungnak (Shungnak Airport) and Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) is 2262 miles / 3640 kilometers / 1966 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shungnak (SHG) to Williston (XWA) is 2916 miles / 4693 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 91 hours 3 minutes.

Shungnak Airport – Williston Basin International Airport

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2262
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3640
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1966
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Distance from Shungnak to Williston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2261.905 miles
  • 3640.183 kilometers
  • 1965.542 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
  • 2255.517 miles
  • 3629.902 kilometers
  • 1959.990 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 Williston?

The estimated flight time from Shungnak Airport to Williston Basin International Airport is 4 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shungnak Airport (SHG) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA)

On average, flying from Shungnak to Williston generates about 248 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 248 kilograms equals 546 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 Williston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shungnak Airport (SHG) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA).

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 Williston Basin International Airport
City: Williston, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: XWA
ICAO Code: KXWA
Coordinates: 48°15′30″N, 103°44′55″W