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How far is Hughes, AK, from Helena, MT?

The distance between Helena (Helena Regional Airport) and Hughes (Hughes Airport (Alaska)) is 2043 miles / 3287 kilometers / 1775 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Helena (HLN) to Hughes (HUS) is 2720 miles / 4377 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 74 hours 59 minutes.

Helena Regional Airport – Hughes Airport (Alaska)

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2043
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3287
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1775
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Distance from Helena to Hughes

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2042.572 miles
  • 3287.200 kilometers
  • 1774.946 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
  • 2037.482 miles
  • 3279.010 kilometers
  • 1770.524 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 Helena to Hughes?

The estimated flight time from Helena Regional Airport to Hughes Airport (Alaska) is 4 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Helena Regional Airport (HLN) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS)

On average, flying from Helena to Hughes generates about 222 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 222 kilograms equals 490 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Helena to Hughes

See the map of the shortest flight path between Helena Regional Airport (HLN) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS).

Airport information

Origin Helena Regional Airport
City: Helena, MT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: HLN
ICAO Code: KHLN
Coordinates: 46°36′24″N, 111°58′58″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