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How far is Shungnak, AK, from Los Angeles, CA?

The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Shungnak (Shungnak Airport) is 2758 miles / 4439 kilometers / 2397 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Shungnak (SHG) is 3987 miles / 6416 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 107 hours 59 minutes.

Los Angeles International Airport – Shungnak Airport

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2758
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4439
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2397
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Distance from Los Angeles to Shungnak

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2758.020 miles
  • 4438.604 kilometers
  • 2396.654 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
  • 2754.794 miles
  • 4433.412 kilometers
  • 2393.851 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 Los Angeles to Shungnak?

The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Shungnak Airport is 5 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Shungnak Airport (SHG)

On average, flying from Los Angeles to Shungnak generates about 305 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 305 kilograms equals 673 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Los Angeles to Shungnak

See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Shungnak Airport (SHG).

Airport information

Origin Los Angeles International Airport
City: Los Angeles, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LAX
ICAO Code: KLAX
Coordinates: 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″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