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How far is New Orleans, LA, from Shungnak, AK?

The distance between Shungnak (Shungnak Airport) and New Orleans (Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport) is 3710 miles / 5971 kilometers / 3224 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shungnak (SHG) to New Orleans (MSY) is 4699 miles / 7563 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 122 hours 56 minutes.

Shungnak Airport – Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

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Distance from Shungnak to New Orleans

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3710.334 miles
  • 5971.204 kilometers
  • 3224.192 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
  • 3704.798 miles
  • 5962.294 kilometers
  • 3219.381 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 New Orleans?

The estimated flight time from Shungnak Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is 7 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shungnak Airport (SHG) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)

On average, flying from Shungnak to New Orleans generates about 420 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 420 kilograms equals 927 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 New Orleans

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shungnak Airport (SHG) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).

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 Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
City: New Orleans, LA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MSY
ICAO Code: KMSY
Coordinates: 29°59′36″N, 90°15′28″W