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How far is Hughes, AK, from Roanoke, VA?

The distance between Roanoke (Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport) and Hughes (Hughes Airport (Alaska)) is 3469 miles / 5583 kilometers / 3014 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Roanoke (ROA) to Hughes (HUS) is 4489 miles / 7225 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 108 hours 26 minutes.

Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport – Hughes Airport (Alaska)

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3469
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Distance from Roanoke to Hughes

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3468.843 miles
  • 5582.561 kilometers
  • 3014.342 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
  • 3461.078 miles
  • 5570.065 kilometers
  • 3007.595 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 Roanoke to Hughes?

The estimated flight time from Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport to Hughes Airport (Alaska) is 7 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS)

On average, flying from Roanoke to Hughes generates about 391 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 391 kilograms equals 862 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Roanoke to Hughes

See the map of the shortest flight path between Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS).

Airport information

Origin Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport
City: Roanoke, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ROA
ICAO Code: KROA
Coordinates: 37°19′31″N, 79°58′31″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