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How far is Hughes, AK, from Jackson, MS?

The distance between Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) and Hughes (Hughes Airport (Alaska)) is 3486 miles / 5610 kilometers / 3029 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Jackson (JAN) to Hughes (HUS) is 4447 miles / 7156 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 106 hours 58 minutes.

Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport – Hughes Airport (Alaska)

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3486
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5610
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3029
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Distance from Jackson to Hughes

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3485.612 miles
  • 5609.549 kilometers
  • 3028.914 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
  • 3479.842 miles
  • 5600.263 kilometers
  • 3023.900 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 Jackson to Hughes?

The estimated flight time from Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport to Hughes Airport (Alaska) is 7 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS)

On average, flying from Jackson to Hughes generates about 393 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 393 kilograms equals 866 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Jackson to Hughes

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS).

Airport information

Origin Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport
City: Jackson, MS
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: JAN
ICAO Code: KJAN
Coordinates: 32°18′40″N, 90°4′33″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