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How far is Vernal, UT, from Hughes, AK?

The distance between Hughes (Hughes Airport (Alaska)) and Vernal (Vernal Regional Airport) is 2470 miles / 3976 kilometers / 2147 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Hughes (HUS) to Vernal (VEL) is 3380 miles / 5439 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 86 hours 4 minutes.

Hughes Airport (Alaska) – Vernal Regional Airport

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Distance from Hughes to Vernal

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2470.353 miles
  • 3975.648 kilometers
  • 2146.678 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
  • 2465.506 miles
  • 3967.847 kilometers
  • 2142.466 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 Vernal?

The estimated flight time from Hughes Airport (Alaska) to Vernal Regional Airport is 5 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS) and Vernal Regional Airport (VEL)

On average, flying from Hughes to Vernal generates about 272 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 272 kilograms equals 599 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 Vernal

See the map of the shortest flight path between Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS) and Vernal Regional Airport (VEL).

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 Vernal Regional Airport
City: Vernal, UT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: VEL
ICAO Code: KVEL
Coordinates: 40°26′27″N, 109°30′36″W