How far is Des Moines, IA, from Hughes, AK?
The distance between Hughes (Hughes Airport (Alaska)) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 2837 miles / 4566 kilometers / 2465 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Hughes (HUS) to Des Moines (DSM) is 3668 miles / 5903 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 92 hours 44 minutes.
Hughes Airport (Alaska) – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Hughes to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Hughes to Des Moines. 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 Hughes to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Hughes Airport (Alaska) to Des Moines International Airport is 5 hours and 52 minutes.
What is the time difference between Hughes and Des Moines?
The time difference between Hughes and Des Moines is 3 hours. Des Moines is 3 hours ahead of Hughes.
Flight carbon footprint between Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Hughes to Des Moines 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 Hughes to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Hughes Airport (Alaska) |
|---|---|
| City: | Hughes, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | HUS |
| ICAO Code: | PAHU |
| Coordinates: | 66°2′27″N, 154°15′46″W |
| Destination | 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 |