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How far is Shungnak, AK, from Lake Charles, LA?

The distance between Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) and Shungnak (Shungnak Airport) is 3623 miles / 5830 kilometers / 3148 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lake Charles (LCH) to Shungnak (SHG) is 4601 miles / 7405 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 121 hours 13 minutes.

Lake Charles Regional Airport – Shungnak Airport

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5830
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3148
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Distance from Lake Charles to Shungnak

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3622.566 miles
  • 5829.955 kilometers
  • 3147.924 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
  • 3617.331 miles
  • 5821.531 kilometers
  • 3143.375 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 Lake Charles to Shungnak?

The estimated flight time from Lake Charles Regional Airport to Shungnak Airport is 7 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) and Shungnak Airport (SHG)

On average, flying from Lake Charles to Shungnak generates about 410 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 410 kilograms equals 903 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lake Charles to Shungnak

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) and Shungnak Airport (SHG).

Airport information

Origin Lake Charles Regional Airport
City: Lake Charles, LA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LCH
ICAO Code: KLCH
Coordinates: 30°7′33″N, 93°13′23″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