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How far is Hughes, AK, from Wemindji?

The distance between Wemindji (Wemindji Airport) and Hughes (Hughes Airport (Alaska)) is 2613 miles / 4205 kilometers / 2270 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wemindji (YNC) to Hughes (HUS) is 4520 miles / 7275 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 116 hours 3 minutes.

Wemindji Airport – Hughes Airport (Alaska)

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2613
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4205
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2270
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Distance from Wemindji to Hughes

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2612.606 miles
  • 4204.582 kilometers
  • 2270.292 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
  • 2603.810 miles
  • 4190.426 kilometers
  • 2262.649 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 Wemindji to Hughes?

The estimated flight time from Wemindji Airport to Hughes Airport (Alaska) is 5 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wemindji Airport (YNC) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS)

On average, flying from Wemindji to Hughes generates about 288 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 288 kilograms equals 636 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Wemindji to Hughes

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

Airport information

Origin Wemindji Airport
City: Wemindji
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YNC
ICAO Code: CYNC
Coordinates: 53°0′38″N, 78°49′51″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