How far is Hughes, AK, from Detroit, MI?
The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Hughes (Hughes Airport (Alaska)) is 3088 miles / 4969 kilometers / 2683 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to Hughes (HUS) is 4040 miles / 6501 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 100 hours 20 minutes.
Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Hughes Airport (Alaska)
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Distance from Detroit to Hughes
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Detroit to Hughes. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3087.667 miles
- 4969.118 kilometers
- 2683.109 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- 3079.691 miles
- 4956.282 kilometers
- 2676.178 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 Detroit to Hughes?
The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Hughes Airport (Alaska) is 6 hours and 20 minutes.
What is the time difference between Detroit and Hughes?
The time difference between Detroit and Hughes is 4 hours. Hughes is 4 hours behind Detroit.
Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS)
On average, flying from Detroit to Hughes generates about 345 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 345 kilograms equals 760 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Detroit to Hughes
See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS).
Airport information
| Origin | Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Detroit, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DTW |
| ICAO Code: | KDTW |
| Coordinates: | 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″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 |