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How far is Hughes, AK, from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Hughes (Hughes Airport (Alaska)) is 3444 miles / 5542 kilometers / 2993 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Hughes (HUS) is 4524 miles / 7280 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 108 hours 35 minutes.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Hughes Airport (Alaska)

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Hughes

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3443.752 miles
  • 5542.182 kilometers
  • 2992.539 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
  • 3435.499 miles
  • 5528.900 kilometers
  • 2985.367 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 Washington D.C. to Hughes?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Hughes Airport (Alaska) is 7 hours and 1 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Hughes generates about 388 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 388 kilograms equals 855 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Washington D.C. to Hughes

See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS).

Airport information

Origin Washington Dulles International Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAD
ICAO Code: KIAD
Coordinates: 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W
Destination 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