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How far is Hughes, AK, from Medicine Hat?

The distance between Medicine Hat (Medicine Hat Airport) and Hughes (Hughes Airport (Alaska)) is 1885 miles / 3034 kilometers / 1638 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Medicine Hat (YXH) to Hughes (HUS) is 2491 miles / 4009 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 71 hours 9 minutes.

Medicine Hat Airport – Hughes Airport (Alaska)

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1885
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3034
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1638
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Distance from Medicine Hat to Hughes

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1885.114 miles
  • 3033.797 kilometers
  • 1638.119 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
  • 1879.765 miles
  • 3025.188 kilometers
  • 1633.471 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 Medicine Hat to Hughes?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Medicine Hat Airport (YXH) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS)

On average, flying from Medicine Hat to Hughes generates about 207 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 207 kilograms equals 456 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Medicine Hat to Hughes

See the map of the shortest flight path between Medicine Hat Airport (YXH) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS).

Airport information

Origin Medicine Hat Airport
City: Medicine Hat
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YXH
ICAO Code: CYXH
Coordinates: 50°1′8″N, 110°43′15″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