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How far is Shungnak, AK, from Sioux City, IA?

The distance between Sioux City (Sioux Gateway Airport) and Shungnak (Shungnak Airport) is 2797 miles / 4501 kilometers / 2431 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sioux City (SUX) to Shungnak (SHG) is 3597 miles / 5789 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 102 hours 8 minutes.

Sioux Gateway Airport – Shungnak Airport

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2797
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4501
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2431
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Distance from Sioux City to Shungnak

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2797.100 miles
  • 4501.497 kilometers
  • 2430.614 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
  • 2790.265 miles
  • 4490.496 kilometers
  • 2424.674 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 Sioux City to Shungnak?

The estimated flight time from Sioux Gateway Airport to Shungnak Airport is 5 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sioux Gateway Airport (SUX) and Shungnak Airport (SHG)

On average, flying from Sioux City to Shungnak generates about 310 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 310 kilograms equals 684 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sioux Gateway Airport (SUX) and Shungnak Airport (SHG).

Airport information

Origin Sioux Gateway Airport
City: Sioux City, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SUX
ICAO Code: KSUX
Coordinates: 42°24′9″N, 96°23′3″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