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How far is Hughes, AK, from Paamiut?

The distance between Paamiut (Paamiut Airport) and Hughes (Hughes Airport (Alaska)) is 2818 miles / 4535 kilometers / 2449 nautical miles.

Paamiut Airport – Hughes Airport (Alaska)

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2818
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4535
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2449
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Distance from Paamiut to Hughes

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2817.713 miles
  • 4534.670 kilometers
  • 2448.526 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
  • 2807.002 miles
  • 4517.431 kilometers
  • 2439.218 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 Paamiut to Hughes?

The estimated flight time from Paamiut Airport to Hughes Airport (Alaska) is 5 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Paamiut Airport (JFR) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS)

On average, flying from Paamiut to Hughes generates about 313 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 313 kilograms equals 689 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Paamiut to Hughes

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

Airport information

Origin Paamiut Airport
City: Paamiut
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: JFR
ICAO Code: BGPT
Coordinates: 62°0′53″N, 49°40′15″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