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How far is Brookings, SD, from Hughes, AK?

The distance between Hughes (Hughes Airport (Alaska)) and Brookings (Brookings Regional Airport) is 2589 miles / 4167 kilometers / 2250 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Hughes (HUS) to Brookings (BKX) is 3371 miles / 5425 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 86 hours 55 minutes.

Hughes Airport (Alaska) – Brookings Regional Airport

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2589
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4167
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Distance from Hughes to Brookings

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2589.119 miles
  • 4166.784 kilometers
  • 2249.883 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
  • 2582.460 miles
  • 4156.066 kilometers
  • 2244.096 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 Hughes to Brookings?

The estimated flight time from Hughes Airport (Alaska) to Brookings Regional Airport is 5 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS) and Brookings Regional Airport (BKX)

On average, flying from Hughes to Brookings generates about 286 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 286 kilograms equals 630 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Hughes to Brookings

See the map of the shortest flight path between Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS) and Brookings Regional Airport (BKX).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Brookings Regional Airport
City: Brookings, SD
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BKX
ICAO Code: KBKX
Coordinates: 44°18′17″N, 96°49′0″W