How far is Hughes, AK, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Hughes (Hughes Airport (Alaska)) is 2837 miles / 4566 kilometers / 2465 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Hughes (HUS) is 3709 miles / 5969 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 92 hours 33 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Hughes Airport (Alaska)
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Distance from Des Moines to Hughes
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Hughes. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2836.902 miles
- 4565.551 kilometers
- 2465.200 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- 2830.131 miles
- 4554.654 kilometers
- 2459.317 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 Des Moines to Hughes?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Hughes Airport (Alaska) is 5 hours and 52 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Hughes?
The time difference between Des Moines and Hughes is 3 hours. Hughes is 3 hours behind Des Moines.
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Hughes generates about 315 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 315 kilograms equals 694 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Des Moines to Hughes
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS).
Airport information
| Origin | Des Moines International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Des Moines, IA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DSM |
| ICAO Code: | KDSM |
| Coordinates: | 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″W |
| Destination | Hughes Airport (Alaska) |
|---|---|
| City: | Hughes, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | HUS |
| ICAO Code: | PAHU |
| Coordinates: | 66°2′27″N, 154°15′46″W |