How far is Hughes, AK, from Thule?
The distance between Thule (Thule Air Base) and Hughes (Hughes Airport (Alaska)) is 1829 miles / 2943 kilometers / 1589 nautical miles.
Thule Air Base – Hughes Airport (Alaska)
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Distance from Thule to Hughes
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Thule to Hughes. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1828.556 miles
- 2942.776 kilometers
- 1588.972 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- 1821.266 miles
- 2931.043 kilometers
- 1582.637 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 Thule to Hughes?
The estimated flight time from Thule Air Base to Hughes Airport (Alaska) is 3 hours and 57 minutes.
What is the time difference between Thule and Hughes?
The time difference between Thule and Hughes is 5 hours. Hughes is 5 hours behind Thule.
Flight carbon footprint between Thule Air Base (THU) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS)
On average, flying from Thule to Hughes generates about 202 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 202 kilograms equals 446 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Thule to Hughes
See the map of the shortest flight path between Thule Air Base (THU) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS).
Airport information
| Origin | Thule Air Base |
|---|---|
| City: | Thule |
| Country: | Greenland  |
| IATA Code: | THU |
| ICAO Code: | BGTL |
| Coordinates: | 76°31′52″N, 68°42′11″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 |