How far is Hughes, AK, from Qaanaaq?
The distance between Qaanaaq (Qaanaaq Airport) and Hughes (Hughes Airport (Alaska)) is 1793 miles / 2885 kilometers / 1558 nautical miles.
Qaanaaq Airport – Hughes Airport (Alaska)
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Distance from Qaanaaq to Hughes
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Qaanaaq to Hughes. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1792.683 miles
- 2885.044 kilometers
- 1557.799 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- 1785.549 miles
- 2873.562 kilometers
- 1551.599 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 Qaanaaq to Hughes?
The estimated flight time from Qaanaaq Airport to Hughes Airport (Alaska) is 3 hours and 53 minutes.
What is the time difference between Qaanaaq and Hughes?
The time difference between Qaanaaq and Hughes is 5 hours. Hughes is 5 hours behind Qaanaaq.
Flight carbon footprint between Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS)
On average, flying from Qaanaaq to Hughes generates about 199 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 199 kilograms equals 440 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Qaanaaq to Hughes
See the map of the shortest flight path between Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS).
Airport information
| Origin | Qaanaaq Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Qaanaaq |
| Country: | Greenland  |
| IATA Code: | NAQ |
| ICAO Code: | BGQQ |
| Coordinates: | 77°29′18″N, 69°23′19″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 |