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How far is Shungnak, AK, from Lynchburg, VA?

The distance between Lynchburg (Lynchburg Regional Airport) and Shungnak (Shungnak Airport) is 3565 miles / 5737 kilometers / 3098 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lynchburg (LYH) to Shungnak (SHG) is 4624 miles / 7442 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 122 hours 27 minutes.

Lynchburg Regional Airport – Shungnak Airport

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Distance from Lynchburg to Shungnak

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3564.980 miles
  • 5737.279 kilometers
  • 3097.883 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
  • 3556.899 miles
  • 5724.274 kilometers
  • 3090.861 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 Lynchburg to Shungnak?

The estimated flight time from Lynchburg Regional Airport to Shungnak Airport is 7 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) and Shungnak Airport (SHG)

On average, flying from Lynchburg to Shungnak generates about 403 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 403 kilograms equals 888 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lynchburg to Shungnak

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

Airport information

Origin Lynchburg Regional Airport
City: Lynchburg, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LYH
ICAO Code: KLYH
Coordinates: 37°19′36″N, 79°12′1″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