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How far is Hughes, AK, from Ilulissat?

The distance between Ilulissat (Ilulissat Airport) and Hughes (Hughes Airport (Alaska)) is 2411 miles / 3879 kilometers / 2095 nautical miles.

Ilulissat Airport – Hughes Airport (Alaska)

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3879
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2095
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Distance from Ilulissat to Hughes

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2410.574 miles
  • 3879.443 kilometers
  • 2094.732 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
  • 2401.010 miles
  • 3864.051 kilometers
  • 2086.421 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 Ilulissat to Hughes?

The estimated flight time from Ilulissat Airport to Hughes Airport (Alaska) is 5 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ilulissat Airport (JAV) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS)

On average, flying from Ilulissat to Hughes generates about 265 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 265 kilograms equals 584 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Ilulissat to Hughes

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

Airport information

Origin Ilulissat Airport
City: Ilulissat
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: JAV
ICAO Code: BGJN
Coordinates: 69°14′35″N, 51°3′25″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