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How far is Shungnak, AK, from Vernal, UT?

The distance between Vernal (Vernal Regional Airport) and Shungnak (Shungnak Airport) is 2567 miles / 4131 kilometers / 2231 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Vernal (VEL) to Shungnak (SHG) is 3455 miles / 5561 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 99 hours 6 minutes.

Vernal Regional Airport – Shungnak Airport

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2567
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4131
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2231
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Distance from Vernal to Shungnak

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2566.831 miles
  • 4130.914 kilometers
  • 2230.515 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
  • 2561.653 miles
  • 4122.581 kilometers
  • 2226.016 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 Vernal to Shungnak?

The estimated flight time from Vernal Regional Airport to Shungnak Airport is 5 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Vernal Regional Airport (VEL) and Shungnak Airport (SHG)

On average, flying from Vernal to Shungnak generates about 283 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 283 kilograms equals 624 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Vernal to Shungnak

See the map of the shortest flight path between Vernal Regional Airport (VEL) and Shungnak Airport (SHG).

Airport information

Origin Vernal Regional Airport
City: Vernal, UT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: VEL
ICAO Code: KVEL
Coordinates: 40°26′27″N, 109°30′36″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