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

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

The driving distance from New Orleans (MSY) to Shungnak (SHG) is 4701 miles / 7565 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 122 hours 49 minutes.

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport – Shungnak Airport

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3710
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5971
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3224
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Distance from New Orleans to Shungnak

There are several ways to calculate the distance from New Orleans to Shungnak. 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 New Orleans to Shungnak?

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

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

On average, flying from New Orleans to Shungnak 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 New Orleans to Shungnak

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

Airport information

Origin 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
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