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How far is Hughes, AK, from Sanikiluaq?

The distance between Sanikiluaq (Sanikiluaq Airport) and Hughes (Hughes Airport (Alaska)) is 2419 miles / 3893 kilometers / 2102 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sanikiluaq (YSK) to Hughes (HUS) is 4581 miles / 7372 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 116 hours 43 minutes.

Sanikiluaq Airport – Hughes Airport (Alaska)

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Distance from Sanikiluaq to Hughes

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2419.234 miles
  • 3893.380 kilometers
  • 2102.257 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
  • 2410.624 miles
  • 3879.522 kilometers
  • 2094.775 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 Sanikiluaq to Hughes?

The estimated flight time from Sanikiluaq Airport to Hughes Airport (Alaska) is 5 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sanikiluaq Airport (YSK) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS)

On average, flying from Sanikiluaq to Hughes generates about 266 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 266 kilograms equals 586 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sanikiluaq to Hughes

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

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Airport information

Origin Sanikiluaq Airport
City: Sanikiluaq
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YSK
ICAO Code: CYSK
Coordinates: 56°32′16″N, 79°14′48″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