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How far is Galway from Hughes, AK?

The distance between Hughes (Hughes Airport (Alaska)) and Galway (Galway Airport) is 4006 miles / 6448 kilometers / 3481 nautical miles.

Hughes Airport (Alaska) – Galway Airport

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Distance from Hughes to Galway

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4006.373 miles
  • 6447.633 kilometers
  • 3481.443 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
  • 3992.450 miles
  • 6425.225 kilometers
  • 3469.344 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 Galway?

The estimated flight time from Hughes Airport (Alaska) to Galway Airport is 8 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS) and Galway Airport (GWY)

On average, flying from Hughes to Galway generates about 457 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 457 kilograms equals 1 008 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Hughes to Galway

See the map of the shortest flight path between Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS) and Galway Airport (GWY).

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 Galway Airport
City: Galway
Country: Ireland Flag of Ireland
IATA Code: GWY
ICAO Code: EICM
Coordinates: 53°18′0″N, 8°56′29″W