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

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

The driving distance from Shungnak (SHG) to Los Angeles (LAX) is 3992 miles / 6425 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 108 hours 5 minutes.

Shungnak Airport – Los Angeles International Airport

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Distance from Shungnak to Los Angeles

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shungnak to Los Angeles. 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 Shungnak to Los Angeles?

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

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

On average, flying from Shungnak to Los Angeles 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 Shungnak to Los Angeles

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination 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