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How far is Hughes, AK, from Brownsville, TX?

The distance between Brownsville (Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport) and Hughes (Hughes Airport (Alaska)) is 3679 miles / 5921 kilometers / 3197 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Brownsville (BRO) to Hughes (HUS) is 4614 miles / 7425 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 109 hours 46 minutes.

Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport – Hughes Airport (Alaska)

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3679
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5921
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3197
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Distance from Brownsville to Hughes

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3678.930 miles
  • 5920.665 kilometers
  • 3196.903 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
  • 3675.516 miles
  • 5915.169 kilometers
  • 3193.936 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 Brownsville to Hughes?

The estimated flight time from Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport to Hughes Airport (Alaska) is 7 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS)

On average, flying from Brownsville to Hughes generates about 417 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 417 kilograms equals 918 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Brownsville to Hughes

See the map of the shortest flight path between Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS).

Airport information

Origin Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport
City: Brownsville, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BRO
ICAO Code: KBRO
Coordinates: 25°54′24″N, 97°25′33″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