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How far is Hughes, AK, from Quaqtaq?

The distance between Quaqtaq (Quaqtaq Airport) and Hughes (Hughes Airport (Alaska)) is 2436 miles / 3920 kilometers / 2117 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Quaqtaq (YQC) to Hughes (HUS) is 4891 miles / 7872 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 137 hours 12 minutes.

Quaqtaq Airport – Hughes Airport (Alaska)

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2436
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3920
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2117
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Distance from Quaqtaq to Hughes

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2435.629 miles
  • 3919.765 kilometers
  • 2116.504 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
  • 2426.456 miles
  • 3905.003 kilometers
  • 2108.533 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 Quaqtaq to Hughes?

The estimated flight time from Quaqtaq Airport to Hughes Airport (Alaska) is 5 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Quaqtaq Airport (YQC) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS)

On average, flying from Quaqtaq to Hughes generates about 268 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 268 kilograms equals 590 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Quaqtaq to Hughes

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

Airport information

Origin Quaqtaq Airport
City: Quaqtaq
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQC
ICAO Code: CYHA
Coordinates: 61°2′47″N, 69°37′4″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