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How far is Hughes, AK, from Durango, CO?

The distance between Durango (Durango–La Plata County Airport) and Hughes (Hughes Airport (Alaska)) is 2715 miles / 4369 kilometers / 2359 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Durango (DRO) to Hughes (HUS) is 3606 miles / 5803 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 91 hours 0 minutes.

Durango–La Plata County Airport – Hughes Airport (Alaska)

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2715
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4369
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2359
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Distance from Durango to Hughes

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2714.925 miles
  • 4369.249 kilometers
  • 2359.206 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
  • 2710.324 miles
  • 4361.844 kilometers
  • 2355.207 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 Durango to Hughes?

The estimated flight time from Durango–La Plata County Airport to Hughes Airport (Alaska) is 5 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS)

On average, flying from Durango to Hughes generates about 300 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 300 kilograms equals 662 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Durango to Hughes

See the map of the shortest flight path between Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS).

Airport information

Origin Durango–La Plata County Airport
City: Durango, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DRO
ICAO Code: KDRO
Coordinates: 37°9′5″N, 107°45′14″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