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How far is Grand Island, NE, from Hughes, AK?

The distance between Hughes (Hughes Airport (Alaska)) and Grand Island (Central Nebraska Regional Airport) is 2740 miles / 4410 kilometers / 2381 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Hughes (HUS) to Grand Island (GRI) is 3542 miles / 5701 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 91 hours 59 minutes.

Hughes Airport (Alaska) – Central Nebraska Regional Airport

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2740
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4410
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2381
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Distance from Hughes to Grand Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2740.449 miles
  • 4410.325 kilometers
  • 2381.385 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
  • 2734.265 miles
  • 4400.372 kilometers
  • 2376.011 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 Grand Island?

The estimated flight time from Hughes Airport (Alaska) to Central Nebraska Regional Airport is 5 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS) and Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI)

On average, flying from Hughes to Grand Island generates about 303 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 303 kilograms equals 669 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 Grand Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS) and Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Central Nebraska Regional Airport
City: Grand Island, NE
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GRI
ICAO Code: KGRI
Coordinates: 40°58′2″N, 98°18′34″W