How far is Hughes, AK, from Kangerlussuaq?
The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Hughes (Hughes Airport (Alaska)) is 2530 miles / 4072 kilometers / 2199 nautical miles.
Kangerlussuaq Airport – Hughes Airport (Alaska)
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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Hughes
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kangerlussuaq to Hughes. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2530.184 miles
- 4071.937 kilometers
- 2198.670 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- 2520.242 miles
- 4055.936 kilometers
- 2190.030 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 Kangerlussuaq to Hughes?
The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Hughes Airport (Alaska) is 5 hours and 17 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kangerlussuaq and Hughes?
Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS)
On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Hughes generates about 279 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 279 kilograms equals 614 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Hughes
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS).
Airport information
| Origin | Kangerlussuaq Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kangerlussuaq |
| Country: | Greenland  |
| IATA Code: | SFJ |
| ICAO Code: | BGSF |
| Coordinates: | 67°0′43″N, 50°42′41″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 |