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How far is Hughes, AK, from Grand Rapids, MI?

The distance between Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) and Hughes (Hughes Airport (Alaska)) is 2988 miles / 4809 kilometers / 2597 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Rapids (GRR) to Hughes (HUS) is 3898 miles / 6273 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 97 hours 49 minutes.

Gerald R. Ford International Airport – Hughes Airport (Alaska)

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Distance from Grand Rapids to Hughes

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2988.173 miles
  • 4808.999 kilometers
  • 2596.651 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
  • 2980.374 miles
  • 4796.447 kilometers
  • 2589.874 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 Rapids to Hughes?

The estimated flight time from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Hughes Airport (Alaska) is 6 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS)

On average, flying from Grand Rapids to Hughes generates about 333 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 333 kilograms equals 734 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 Rapids to Hughes

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS).

Airport information

Origin Gerald R. Ford International Airport
City: Grand Rapids, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GRR
ICAO Code: KGRR
Coordinates: 42°52′50″N, 85°31′22″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