How far is Hughes, AK, from Sisimiut?
The distance between Sisimiut (Sisimiut Airport) and Hughes (Hughes Airport (Alaska)) is 2478 miles / 3988 kilometers / 2153 nautical miles.
Sisimiut Airport – Hughes Airport (Alaska)
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Distance from Sisimiut to Hughes
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sisimiut to Hughes. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2478.139 miles
- 3988.179 kilometers
- 2153.444 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- 2468.404 miles
- 3972.511 kilometers
- 2144.984 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 Sisimiut to Hughes?
The estimated flight time from Sisimiut Airport to Hughes Airport (Alaska) is 5 hours and 11 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sisimiut and Hughes?
The time difference between Sisimiut and Hughes is 7 hours. Hughes is 7 hours behind Sisimiut.
Flight carbon footprint between Sisimiut Airport (JHS) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS)
On average, flying from Sisimiut to Hughes generates about 273 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 273 kilograms equals 601 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Sisimiut to Hughes
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sisimiut Airport (JHS) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS).
Airport information
| Origin | Sisimiut Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sisimiut |
| Country: | Greenland  |
| IATA Code: | JHS |
| ICAO Code: | BGSS |
| Coordinates: | 66°57′4″N, 53°43′45″W |
| Destination | Hughes Airport (Alaska) |
|---|---|
| City: | Hughes, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | HUS |
| ICAO Code: | PAHU |
| Coordinates: | 66°2′27″N, 154°15′46″W |