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How far is Hughes, AK, from Norman Wells?

The distance between Norman Wells (Norman Wells Airport) and Hughes (Hughes Airport (Alaska)) is 781 miles / 1256 kilometers / 678 nautical miles.

Norman Wells Airport – Hughes Airport (Alaska)

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678
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Distance from Norman Wells to Hughes

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 780.573 miles
  • 1256.211 kilometers
  • 678.300 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
  • 777.536 miles
  • 1251.322 kilometers
  • 675.660 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 Norman Wells to Hughes?

The estimated flight time from Norman Wells Airport to Hughes Airport (Alaska) is 1 hour and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Norman Wells Airport (YVQ) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS)

On average, flying from Norman Wells to Hughes generates about 133 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 133 kilograms equals 293 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Norman Wells to Hughes

See the map of the shortest flight path between Norman Wells Airport (YVQ) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS).

Airport information

Origin Norman Wells Airport
City: Norman Wells
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVQ
ICAO Code: CYVQ
Coordinates: 65°16′53″N, 126°47′52″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