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How far is Hughes, AK, from Thunder Bay?

The distance between Thunder Bay (Thunder Bay International Airport) and Hughes (Hughes Airport (Alaska)) is 2573 miles / 4140 kilometers / 2236 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Thunder Bay (YQT) to Hughes (HUS) is 3437 miles / 5532 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 90 hours 33 minutes.

Thunder Bay International Airport – Hughes Airport (Alaska)

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2573
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4140
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2236
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Distance from Thunder Bay to Hughes

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2572.711 miles
  • 4140.378 kilometers
  • 2235.625 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
  • 2565.020 miles
  • 4127.999 kilometers
  • 2228.941 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 Thunder Bay to Hughes?

The estimated flight time from Thunder Bay International Airport to Hughes Airport (Alaska) is 5 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS)

On average, flying from Thunder Bay to Hughes generates about 284 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 284 kilograms equals 625 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Thunder Bay to Hughes

See the map of the shortest flight path between Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS).

Airport information

Origin Thunder Bay International Airport
City: Thunder Bay
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQT
ICAO Code: CYQT
Coordinates: 48°22′18″N, 89°19′26″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