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How far is Lihue, HI, from Hughes, AK?

The distance between Hughes (Hughes Airport (Alaska)) and Lihue (Lihue Airport) is 3051 miles / 4910 kilometers / 2651 nautical miles.

Hughes Airport (Alaska) – Lihue Airport

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3051
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4910
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2651
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Distance from Hughes to Lihue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3050.854 miles
  • 4909.873 kilometers
  • 2651.119 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
  • 3053.006 miles
  • 4913.336 kilometers
  • 2652.989 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 Lihue?

The estimated flight time from Hughes Airport (Alaska) to Lihue Airport is 6 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS) and Lihue Airport (LIH)

On average, flying from Hughes to Lihue generates about 340 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 340 kilograms equals 750 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Hughes to Lihue

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

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 Lihue Airport
City: Lihue, HI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LIH
ICAO Code: PHLI
Coordinates: 21°58′33″N, 159°20′20″W