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How far is Hughes, AK, from Bedford, MA?

The distance between Bedford (Hanscom Field) and Hughes (Hughes Airport (Alaska)) is 3407 miles / 5484 kilometers / 2961 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bedford (BED) to Hughes (HUS) is 4719 miles / 7594 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 113 hours 41 minutes.

Hanscom Field – Hughes Airport (Alaska)

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Distance from Bedford to Hughes

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bedford to Hughes. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3407.374 miles
  • 5483.637 kilometers
  • 2960.927 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
  • 3398.113 miles
  • 5468.733 kilometers
  • 2952.880 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 Bedford to Hughes?

The estimated flight time from Hanscom Field to Hughes Airport (Alaska) is 6 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hanscom Field (BED) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS)

On average, flying from Bedford to Hughes generates about 383 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 383 kilograms equals 845 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bedford to Hughes

See the map of the shortest flight path between Hanscom Field (BED) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS).

Airport information

Origin Hanscom Field
City: Bedford, MA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BED
ICAO Code: KBED
Coordinates: 42°28′12″N, 71°17′20″W
Destination Hughes Airport (Alaska)
City: Hughes, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: HUS
ICAO Code: PAHU
Coordinates: 66°2′27″N, 154°15′46″W