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How far is Hughes, AK, from Decatur, IL?

The distance between Decatur (Decatur Airport) and Hughes (Hughes Airport (Alaska)) is 3071 miles / 4942 kilometers / 2668 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Decatur (DEC) to Hughes (HUS) is 3936 miles / 6335 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 97 hours 35 minutes.

Decatur Airport – Hughes Airport (Alaska)

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3071
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4942
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2668
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Distance from Decatur to Hughes

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3070.742 miles
  • 4941.880 kilometers
  • 2668.402 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
  • 3063.623 miles
  • 4930.423 kilometers
  • 2662.215 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 Decatur to Hughes?

The estimated flight time from Decatur Airport to Hughes Airport (Alaska) is 6 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Decatur Airport (DEC) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS)

On average, flying from Decatur to Hughes generates about 343 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 343 kilograms equals 755 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Decatur to Hughes

See the map of the shortest flight path between Decatur Airport (DEC) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS).

Airport information

Origin Decatur Airport
City: Decatur, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DEC
ICAO Code: KDEC
Coordinates: 39°50′4″N, 88°51′56″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