How far is Hughes, AK, from Columbia, SC?
The distance between Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) and Hughes (Hughes Airport (Alaska)) is 3639 miles / 5856 kilometers / 3162 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Columbia (CAE) to Hughes (HUS) is 4613 miles / 7424 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 110 hours 35 minutes.
Columbia Metropolitan Airport – Hughes Airport (Alaska)
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Distance from Columbia to Hughes
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Columbia to Hughes. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3638.818 miles
- 5856.110 kilometers
- 3162.046 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- 3631.730 miles
- 5844.703 kilometers
- 3155.887 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 Columbia to Hughes?
The estimated flight time from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Hughes Airport (Alaska) is 7 hours and 23 minutes.
What is the time difference between Columbia and Hughes?
The time difference between Columbia and Hughes is 4 hours. Hughes is 4 hours behind Columbia.
Flight carbon footprint between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS)
On average, flying from Columbia to Hughes generates about 412 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 412 kilograms equals 907 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbia to Hughes
See the map of the shortest flight path between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS).
Airport information
| Origin | Columbia Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbia, SC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | CAE |
| ICAO Code: | KCAE |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″W |
| Destination | Hughes Airport (Alaska) |
|---|---|
| City: | Hughes, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | HUS |
| ICAO Code: | PAHU |
| Coordinates: | 66°2′27″N, 154°15′46″W |