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How far is Hughes, AK, from Powell River?

The distance between Powell River (Powell River Airport) and Hughes (Hughes Airport (Alaska)) is 1539 miles / 2477 kilometers / 1338 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Powell River (YPW) to Hughes (HUS) is 2619 miles / 4215 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 76 hours 14 minutes.

Powell River Airport – Hughes Airport (Alaska)

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Distance from Powell River to Hughes

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1539.388 miles
  • 2477.405 kilometers
  • 1337.692 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
  • 1535.568 miles
  • 2471.257 kilometers
  • 1334.372 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 Powell River to Hughes?

The estimated flight time from Powell River Airport to Hughes Airport (Alaska) is 3 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Powell River Airport (YPW) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS)

On average, flying from Powell River to Hughes generates about 182 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 182 kilograms equals 401 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Powell River to Hughes

See the map of the shortest flight path between Powell River Airport (YPW) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS).

Airport information

Origin Powell River Airport
City: Powell River
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YPW
ICAO Code: CYPW
Coordinates: 49°50′3″N, 124°30′0″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