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How far is Hughes, AK, from Cat Lake?

The distance between Cat Lake (Cat Lake Airport) and Hughes (Hughes Airport (Alaska)) is 2323 miles / 3738 kilometers / 2018 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cat Lake (YAC) to Hughes (HUS) is 3385 miles / 5448 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 92 hours 59 minutes.

Cat Lake Airport – Hughes Airport (Alaska)

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Distance from Cat Lake to Hughes

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2322.639 miles
  • 3737.925 kilometers
  • 2018.318 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
  • 2315.182 miles
  • 3725.924 kilometers
  • 2011.838 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 Cat Lake to Hughes?

The estimated flight time from Cat Lake Airport to Hughes Airport (Alaska) is 4 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cat Lake Airport (YAC) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS)

On average, flying from Cat Lake to Hughes generates about 255 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 255 kilograms equals 561 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Cat Lake to Hughes

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cat Lake Airport (YAC) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS).

Airport information

Origin Cat Lake Airport
City: Cat Lake
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YAC
ICAO Code: CYAC
Coordinates: 51°43′37″N, 91°49′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