How far is Hughes, AK, from Santa Maria, CA?
The distance between Santa Maria (Santa Maria Public Airport) and Hughes (Hughes Airport (Alaska)) is 2553 miles / 4109 kilometers / 2219 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Santa Maria (SMX) to Hughes (HUS) is 3636 miles / 5852 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 94 hours 17 minutes.
Santa Maria Public Airport – Hughes Airport (Alaska)
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Distance from Santa Maria to Hughes
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Santa Maria to Hughes. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2553.093 miles
- 4108.804 kilometers
- 2218.577 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- 2550.264 miles
- 4104.252 kilometers
- 2216.119 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 Santa Maria to Hughes?
The estimated flight time from Santa Maria Public Airport to Hughes Airport (Alaska) is 5 hours and 20 minutes.
What is the time difference between Santa Maria and Hughes?
The time difference between Santa Maria and Hughes is 1 hour. Hughes is 1 hour behind Santa Maria.
Flight carbon footprint between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS)
On average, flying from Santa Maria to Hughes generates about 281 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 281 kilograms equals 620 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Santa Maria to Hughes
See the map of the shortest flight path between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS).
Airport information
| Origin | Santa Maria Public Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Santa Maria, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SMX |
| ICAO Code: | KSMX |
| Coordinates: | 34°53′56″N, 120°27′25″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 |