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How far is Hughes, AK, from Kangiqsualujjuaq?

The distance between Kangiqsualujjuaq (Kangiqsualujjuaq (Georges River) Airport) and Hughes (Hughes Airport (Alaska)) is 2640 miles / 4248 kilometers / 2294 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kangiqsualujjuaq (XGR) to Hughes (HUS) is 6047 miles / 9731 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 171 hours 56 minutes.

Kangiqsualujjuaq (Georges River) Airport – Hughes Airport (Alaska)

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Distance from Kangiqsualujjuaq to Hughes

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2639.847 miles
  • 4248.422 kilometers
  • 2293.965 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
  • 2630.138 miles
  • 4232.797 kilometers
  • 2285.527 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 Kangiqsualujjuaq to Hughes?

The estimated flight time from Kangiqsualujjuaq (Georges River) Airport to Hughes Airport (Alaska) is 5 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangiqsualujjuaq (Georges River) Airport (XGR) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS)

On average, flying from Kangiqsualujjuaq to Hughes generates about 292 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 292 kilograms equals 643 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kangiqsualujjuaq to Hughes

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangiqsualujjuaq (Georges River) Airport (XGR) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS).

Airport information

Origin Kangiqsualujjuaq (Georges River) Airport
City: Kangiqsualujjuaq
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: XGR
ICAO Code: CYLU
Coordinates: 58°42′41″N, 65°59′34″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