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

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

The driving distance from Shungnak (SHG) to Lake Charles (LCH) is 4601 miles / 7404 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 121 hours 22 minutes.

Shungnak Airport – Lake Charles Regional Airport

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Distance from Shungnak to Lake Charles

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shungnak to Lake Charles. 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 Shungnak to Lake Charles?

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

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

On average, flying from Shungnak to Lake Charles 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 Shungnak to Lake Charles

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

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 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