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How far is Hughes, AK, from Wilmington, NC?

The distance between Wilmington (Wilmington International Airport) and Hughes (Hughes Airport (Alaska)) is 3709 miles / 5970 kilometers / 3223 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wilmington (ILM) to Hughes (HUS) is 4753 miles / 7649 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 113 hours 22 minutes.

Wilmington International Airport – Hughes Airport (Alaska)

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3709
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5970
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3223
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Distance from Wilmington to Hughes

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3709.434 miles
  • 5969.755 kilometers
  • 3223.410 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
  • 3701.936 miles
  • 5957.688 kilometers
  • 3216.894 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 Wilmington to Hughes?

The estimated flight time from Wilmington International Airport to Hughes Airport (Alaska) is 7 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wilmington International Airport (ILM) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS)

On average, flying from Wilmington to Hughes generates about 420 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 420 kilograms equals 927 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Wilmington to Hughes

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wilmington International Airport (ILM) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS).

Airport information

Origin Wilmington International Airport
City: Wilmington, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ILM
ICAO Code: KILM
Coordinates: 34°16′14″N, 77°54′9″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