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How far is Hughes, AK, from Philadelphia, PA?

The distance between Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) and Hughes (Hughes Airport (Alaska)) is 3451 miles / 5554 kilometers / 2999 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Philadelphia (PHL) to Hughes (HUS) is 4591 miles / 7389 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 109 hours 43 minutes.

Philadelphia International Airport – Hughes Airport (Alaska)

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3451
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Distance from Philadelphia to Hughes

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3450.853 miles
  • 5553.609 kilometers
  • 2998.709 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
  • 3442.256 miles
  • 5539.774 kilometers
  • 2991.238 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 Philadelphia to Hughes?

The estimated flight time from Philadelphia International Airport to Hughes Airport (Alaska) is 7 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS)

On average, flying from Philadelphia to Hughes generates about 389 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 389 kilograms equals 857 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Philadelphia to Hughes

See the map of the shortest flight path between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS).

Airport information

Origin Philadelphia International Airport
City: Philadelphia, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PHL
ICAO Code: KPHL
Coordinates: 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″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