How far is Shungnak, AK, from Wales, AK?

The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Shungnak (Shungnak Airport) is 317 miles / 511 kilometers / 276 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Shungnak (SHG) is 416 miles / 669 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 65 hours 58 minutes.

Distance from Wales to Shungnak

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 317.236 miles
• 510.542 kilometers
• 275.671 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

• 316.018 miles
• 508.582 kilometers
• 274.612 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 Wales to Shungnak?

The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Shungnak Airport is 1 hour and 6 minutes.

What is the time difference between Wales and Shungnak?

There is no time difference between Wales and Shungnak.

Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Shungnak Airport (SHG)

On average, flying from Wales to Shungnak generates about 72 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 72 kilograms equals 158 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Wales to Shungnak

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Shungnak Airport (SHG).

Airport information

Origin	Wales Airport (Alaska)
City:	Wales, AK
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	WAA
ICAO Code:	PAIW
Coordinates:	65°37′21″N, 168°5′42″W

Destination	Shungnak Airport
City:	Shungnak, AK
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	SHG
ICAO Code:	PAGH
Coordinates:	66°53′17″N, 157°9′43″W