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How far is Hughes, AK, from Whale Cove?

The distance between Whale Cove (Whale Cove Airport) and Hughes (Hughes Airport (Alaska)) is 1807 miles / 2907 kilometers / 1570 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Whale Cove (YXN) to Hughes (HUS) is 3216 miles / 5176 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 90 hours 9 minutes.

Whale Cove Airport – Hughes Airport (Alaska)

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Distance from Whale Cove to Hughes

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1806.564 miles
  • 2907.382 kilometers
  • 1569.861 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
  • 1799.703 miles
  • 2896.341 kilometers
  • 1563.899 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 Whale Cove to Hughes?

The estimated flight time from Whale Cove Airport to Hughes Airport (Alaska) is 3 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Whale Cove Airport (YXN) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS)

On average, flying from Whale Cove to Hughes generates about 201 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 201 kilograms equals 442 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Whale Cove to Hughes

See the map of the shortest flight path between Whale Cove Airport (YXN) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS).

Airport information

Origin Whale Cove Airport
City: Whale Cove
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YXN
ICAO Code: CYXN
Coordinates: 62°14′24″N, 92°35′53″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