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

The distance between Harlingen (Valley International Airport) and Hughes (Hughes Airport (Alaska)) is 3653 miles / 5879 kilometers / 3174 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Harlingen (HRL) to Hughes (HUS) is 4587 miles / 7382 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 109 hours 15 minutes.

Valley International Airport – Hughes Airport (Alaska)

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3174
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Distance from Harlingen to Hughes

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3652.841 miles
  • 5878.678 kilometers
  • 3174.232 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
  • 3649.368 miles
  • 5873.089 kilometers
  • 3171.214 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 Harlingen to Hughes?

The estimated flight time from Valley International Airport to Hughes Airport (Alaska) is 7 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Valley International Airport (HRL) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS)

On average, flying from Harlingen to Hughes generates about 413 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 413 kilograms equals 911 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Harlingen to Hughes

See the map of the shortest flight path between Valley International Airport (HRL) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS).

Airport information

Origin Valley International Airport
City: Harlingen, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: HRL
ICAO Code: KHRL
Coordinates: 26°13′42″N, 97°39′15″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