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How far is Hughes, AK, from Williams Lake?

The distance between Williams Lake (Williams Lake Airport) and Hughes (Hughes Airport (Alaska)) is 1466 miles / 2359 kilometers / 1274 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Williams Lake (YWL) to Hughes (HUS) is 2169 miles / 3490 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 65 hours 15 minutes.

Williams Lake Airport – Hughes Airport (Alaska)

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1466
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1274
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Distance from Williams Lake to Hughes

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1466.118 miles
  • 2359.489 kilometers
  • 1274.022 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
  • 1462.018 miles
  • 2352.890 kilometers
  • 1270.459 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 Williams Lake to Hughes?

The estimated flight time from Williams Lake Airport to Hughes Airport (Alaska) is 3 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Williams Lake Airport (YWL) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS)

On average, flying from Williams Lake to Hughes generates about 177 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 177 kilograms equals 391 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Williams Lake to Hughes

See the map of the shortest flight path between Williams Lake Airport (YWL) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS).

Airport information

Origin Williams Lake Airport
City: Williams Lake
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YWL
ICAO Code: CYWL
Coordinates: 52°10′59″N, 122°3′14″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