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How far is Hughes, AK, from Narsarsuaq?

The distance between Narsarsuaq (Narsarsuaq Airport) and Hughes (Hughes Airport (Alaska)) is 2948 miles / 4744 kilometers / 2562 nautical miles.

Narsarsuaq Airport – Hughes Airport (Alaska)

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Distance from Narsarsuaq to Hughes

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2947.734 miles
  • 4743.918 kilometers
  • 2561.511 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
  • 2936.608 miles
  • 4726.013 kilometers
  • 2551.843 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 Narsarsuaq to Hughes?

The estimated flight time from Narsarsuaq Airport to Hughes Airport (Alaska) is 6 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Narsarsuaq Airport (UAK) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS)

On average, flying from Narsarsuaq to Hughes generates about 328 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 328 kilograms equals 723 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Narsarsuaq to Hughes

See the map of the shortest flight path between Narsarsuaq Airport (UAK) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS).

Airport information

Origin Narsarsuaq Airport
City: Narsarsuaq
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: UAK
ICAO Code: BGBW
Coordinates: 61°9′37″N, 45°25′33″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