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How far is Hughes, AK, from Scottsbluff, NE?

The distance between Scottsbluff (Western Nebraska Regional Airport) and Hughes (Hughes Airport (Alaska)) is 2542 miles / 4092 kilometers / 2209 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Scottsbluff (BFF) to Hughes (HUS) is 3308 miles / 5323 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 86 hours 48 minutes.

Western Nebraska Regional Airport – Hughes Airport (Alaska)

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Distance from Scottsbluff to Hughes

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2542.345 miles
  • 4091.507 kilometers
  • 2209.237 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
  • 2536.667 miles
  • 4082.369 kilometers
  • 2204.303 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 Scottsbluff to Hughes?

The estimated flight time from Western Nebraska Regional Airport to Hughes Airport (Alaska) is 5 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Western Nebraska Regional Airport (BFF) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS)

On average, flying from Scottsbluff to Hughes generates about 280 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 280 kilograms equals 618 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Scottsbluff to Hughes

See the map of the shortest flight path between Western Nebraska Regional Airport (BFF) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS).

Airport information

Origin Western Nebraska Regional Airport
City: Scottsbluff, NE
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BFF
ICAO Code: KBFF
Coordinates: 41°52′26″N, 103°35′45″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