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How far is Hughes, AK, from Iqaluit?

The distance between Iqaluit (Iqaluit Airport) and Hughes (Hughes Airport (Alaska)) is 2329 miles / 3749 kilometers / 2024 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Iqaluit (YFB) to Hughes (HUS) is 6045 miles / 9728 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 171 hours 51 minutes.

Iqaluit Airport – Hughes Airport (Alaska)

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Distance from Iqaluit to Hughes

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2329.368 miles
  • 3748.754 kilometers
  • 2024.165 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
  • 2320.391 miles
  • 3734.308 kilometers
  • 2016.365 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 Iqaluit to Hughes?

The estimated flight time from Iqaluit Airport to Hughes Airport (Alaska) is 4 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Iqaluit Airport (YFB) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS)

On average, flying from Iqaluit to Hughes generates about 255 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 255 kilograms equals 563 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Iqaluit to Hughes

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

Airport information

Origin Iqaluit Airport
City: Iqaluit
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YFB
ICAO Code: CYFB
Coordinates: 63°45′23″N, 68°33′20″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