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How far is Hughes, AK, from Brainerd, MN?

The distance between Brainerd (Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport) and Hughes (Hughes Airport (Alaska)) is 2546 miles / 4098 kilometers / 2213 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Brainerd (BRD) to Hughes (HUS) is 3336 miles / 5368 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 86 hours 40 minutes.

Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport – Hughes Airport (Alaska)

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2213
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Distance from Brainerd to Hughes

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2546.280 miles
  • 4097.841 kilometers
  • 2212.657 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
  • 2539.192 miles
  • 4086.434 kilometers
  • 2206.498 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 Brainerd to Hughes?

The estimated flight time from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to Hughes Airport (Alaska) is 5 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS)

On average, flying from Brainerd to Hughes generates about 281 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 281 kilograms equals 619 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Brainerd to Hughes

See the map of the shortest flight path between Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS).

Airport information

Origin Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
City: Brainerd, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BRD
ICAO Code: KBRD
Coordinates: 46°23′53″N, 94°8′17″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