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How far is Hughes, AK, from Lubbock, TX?

The distance between Lubbock (Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport) and Hughes (Hughes Airport (Alaska)) is 3083 miles / 4962 kilometers / 2679 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lubbock (LBB) to Hughes (HUS) is 3947 miles / 6352 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 97 hours 38 minutes.

Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport – Hughes Airport (Alaska)

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3083
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4962
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2679
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Distance from Lubbock to Hughes

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3083.087 miles
  • 4961.747 kilometers
  • 2679.129 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
  • 3078.405 miles
  • 4954.212 kilometers
  • 2675.061 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 Lubbock to Hughes?

The estimated flight time from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Hughes Airport (Alaska) is 6 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS)

On average, flying from Lubbock to Hughes generates about 344 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 344 kilograms equals 759 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lubbock to Hughes

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS).

Airport information

Origin Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport
City: Lubbock, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LBB
ICAO Code: KLBB
Coordinates: 33°39′48″N, 101°49′22″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