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How far is Hughes, AK, from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Hughes (Hughes Airport (Alaska)) is 2288 miles / 3681 kilometers / 1988 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Hughes (HUS) is 3325 miles / 5351 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 88 hours 19 minutes.

Sacramento International Airport – Hughes Airport (Alaska)

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2288
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3681
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1988
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Distance from Sacramento to Hughes

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2287.501 miles
  • 3681.376 kilometers
  • 1987.784 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
  • 2284.202 miles
  • 3676.066 kilometers
  • 1984.917 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 Sacramento to Hughes?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Hughes Airport (Alaska) is 4 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Hughes generates about 250 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 250 kilograms equals 552 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sacramento to Hughes

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

Airport information

Origin Sacramento International Airport
City: Sacramento, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SMF
ICAO Code: KSMF
Coordinates: 38°41′43″N, 121°35′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