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How far is Shungnak, AK, from Lewiston, ID?

The distance between Lewiston (Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport) and Shungnak (Shungnak Airport) is 2024 miles / 3257 kilometers / 1758 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lewiston (LWS) to Shungnak (SHG) is 2793 miles / 4495 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 90 hours 37 minutes.

Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport – Shungnak Airport

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2024
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3257
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1758
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Distance from Lewiston to Shungnak

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2023.522 miles
  • 3256.542 kilometers
  • 1758.392 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
  • 2018.668 miles
  • 3248.732 kilometers
  • 1754.175 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 Lewiston to Shungnak?

The estimated flight time from Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport to Shungnak Airport is 4 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport (LWS) and Shungnak Airport (SHG)

On average, flying from Lewiston to Shungnak generates about 220 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 220 kilograms equals 486 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lewiston to Shungnak

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport (LWS) and Shungnak Airport (SHG).

Airport information

Origin Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport
City: Lewiston, ID
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LWS
ICAO Code: KLWS
Coordinates: 46°22′28″N, 117°0′53″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