How far is Shungnak, AK, from Lafayette, LA?
The distance between Lafayette (Lafayette Regional Airport) and Shungnak (Shungnak Airport) is 3651 miles / 5875 kilometers / 3172 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lafayette (LFT) to Shungnak (SHG) is 4624 miles / 7441 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 121 hours 11 minutes.
Lafayette Regional Airport – Shungnak Airport
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Distance from Lafayette to Shungnak
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lafayette to Shungnak. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3650.779 miles
- 5875.360 kilometers
- 3172.440 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- 3645.389 miles
- 5866.685 kilometers
- 3167.756 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 Lafayette to Shungnak?
The estimated flight time from Lafayette Regional Airport to Shungnak Airport is 7 hours and 24 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lafayette and Shungnak?
The time difference between Lafayette and Shungnak is 3 hours. Shungnak is 3 hours behind Lafayette.
Flight carbon footprint between Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) and Shungnak Airport (SHG)
On average, flying from Lafayette to Shungnak generates about 413 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 413 kilograms equals 911 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Lafayette to Shungnak
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) and Shungnak Airport (SHG).
Airport information
| Origin | Lafayette Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lafayette, LA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LFT |
| ICAO Code: | KLFT |
| Coordinates: | 30°12′19″N, 91°59′15″W |
| Destination | Shungnak Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shungnak, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SHG |
| ICAO Code: | PAGH |
| Coordinates: | 66°53′17″N, 157°9′43″W |