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How far is Hughes, AK, from Kelowna?

The distance between Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) and Hughes (Hughes Airport (Alaska)) is 1659 miles / 2670 kilometers / 1442 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kelowna (YLW) to Hughes (HUS) is 2448 miles / 3939 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 71 hours 22 minutes.

Kelowna International Airport – Hughes Airport (Alaska)

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Distance from Kelowna to Hughes

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1659.135 miles
  • 2670.119 kilometers
  • 1441.749 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
  • 1654.756 miles
  • 2663.071 kilometers
  • 1437.943 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 Kelowna to Hughes?

The estimated flight time from Kelowna International Airport to Hughes Airport (Alaska) is 3 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS)

On average, flying from Kelowna to Hughes generates about 190 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 190 kilograms equals 419 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kelowna to Hughes

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS).

Airport information

Origin Kelowna International Airport
City: Kelowna
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YLW
ICAO Code: CYLW
Coordinates: 49°57′21″N, 119°22′40″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