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How far is Hughes, AK, from Grand Junction, CO?

The distance between Grand Junction (Grand Junction Regional Airport) and Hughes (Hughes Airport (Alaska)) is 2575 miles / 4145 kilometers / 2238 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Junction (GJT) to Hughes (HUS) is 3483 miles / 5606 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 87 hours 51 minutes.

Grand Junction Regional Airport – Hughes Airport (Alaska)

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2575
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4145
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2238
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Distance from Grand Junction to Hughes

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2575.282 miles
  • 4144.514 kilometers
  • 2237.859 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
  • 2570.487 miles
  • 4136.798 kilometers
  • 2233.692 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 Grand Junction to Hughes?

The estimated flight time from Grand Junction Regional Airport to Hughes Airport (Alaska) is 5 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS)

On average, flying from Grand Junction to Hughes generates about 284 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 284 kilograms equals 626 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Grand Junction to Hughes

See the map of the shortest flight path between Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS).

Airport information

Origin Grand Junction Regional Airport
City: Grand Junction, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GJT
ICAO Code: KGJT
Coordinates: 39°7′20″N, 108°31′37″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