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How far is Hughes, AK, from Joplin, MO?

The distance between Joplin (Joplin Regional Airport) and Hughes (Hughes Airport (Alaska)) is 3072 miles / 4943 kilometers / 2669 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Joplin (JLN) to Hughes (HUS) is 3928 miles / 6321 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 96 hours 43 minutes.

Joplin Regional Airport – Hughes Airport (Alaska)

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Distance from Joplin to Hughes

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3071.600 miles
  • 4943.261 kilometers
  • 2669.147 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
  • 3065.480 miles
  • 4933.412 kilometers
  • 2663.829 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 Joplin to Hughes?

The estimated flight time from Joplin Regional Airport to Hughes Airport (Alaska) is 6 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS)

On average, flying from Joplin to Hughes generates about 343 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 343 kilograms equals 756 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Joplin to Hughes

See the map of the shortest flight path between Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS).

Airport information

Origin Joplin Regional Airport
City: Joplin, MO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: JLN
ICAO Code: KJLN
Coordinates: 37°9′6″N, 94°29′53″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