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How far is Shungnak, AK, from Lexington, KY?

The distance between Lexington (Lexington Blue Grass Airport) and Shungnak (Shungnak Airport) is 3376 miles / 5433 kilometers / 2933 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lexington (LEX) to Shungnak (SHG) is 4276 miles / 6882 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 115 hours 36 minutes.

Lexington Blue Grass Airport – Shungnak Airport

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Distance from Lexington to Shungnak

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3375.692 miles
  • 5432.649 kilometers
  • 2933.396 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
  • 3368.081 miles
  • 5420.401 kilometers
  • 2926.782 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 Lexington to Shungnak?

The estimated flight time from Lexington Blue Grass Airport to Shungnak Airport is 6 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Shungnak Airport (SHG)

On average, flying from Lexington to Shungnak generates about 379 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 379 kilograms equals 837 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lexington to Shungnak

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Shungnak Airport (SHG).

Airport information

Origin Lexington Blue Grass Airport
City: Lexington, KY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LEX
ICAO Code: KLEX
Coordinates: 38°2′11″N, 84°36′21″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