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How far is Hughes, AK, from Tuktoyaktuk?

The distance between Tuktoyaktuk (Tuktoyaktuk/James Gruben Airport) and Hughes (Hughes Airport (Alaska)) is 602 miles / 968 kilometers / 523 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Tuktoyaktuk (YUB) to Hughes (HUS) is 1302 miles / 2095 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 61 hours 34 minutes.

Tuktoyaktuk/James Gruben Airport – Hughes Airport (Alaska)

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Distance from Tuktoyaktuk to Hughes

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 601.683 miles
  • 968.315 kilometers
  • 522.848 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
  • 599.375 miles
  • 964.601 kilometers
  • 520.843 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 Tuktoyaktuk to Hughes?

The estimated flight time from Tuktoyaktuk/James Gruben Airport to Hughes Airport (Alaska) is 1 hour and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tuktoyaktuk/James Gruben Airport (YUB) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS)

On average, flying from Tuktoyaktuk to Hughes generates about 113 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 113 kilograms equals 249 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Tuktoyaktuk to Hughes

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tuktoyaktuk/James Gruben Airport (YUB) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS).

Airport information

Origin Tuktoyaktuk/James Gruben Airport
City: Tuktoyaktuk
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YUB
ICAO Code: CYUB
Coordinates: 69°25′59″N, 133°1′33″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