How far is Columbia, SC, from Hughes, AK?
The distance between Hughes (Hughes Airport (Alaska)) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 3639 miles / 5856 kilometers / 3162 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Hughes (HUS) to Columbia (CAE) is 4610 miles / 7419 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 110 hours 34 minutes.
Hughes Airport (Alaska) – Columbia Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Hughes to Columbia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Hughes to Columbia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3638.818 miles
- 5856.110 kilometers
- 3162.046 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- 3631.730 miles
- 5844.703 kilometers
- 3155.887 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 Columbia?
The estimated flight time from Hughes Airport (Alaska) to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 7 hours and 23 minutes.
What is the time difference between Hughes and Columbia?
The time difference between Hughes and Columbia is 4 hours. Columbia is 4 hours ahead of Hughes.
Flight carbon footprint between Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
On average, flying from Hughes to Columbia generates about 412 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 412 kilograms equals 907 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 Columbia
See the map of the shortest flight path between Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).
Airport information
| Origin | Hughes Airport (Alaska) |
|---|---|
| City: | Hughes, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | HUS |
| ICAO Code: | PAHU |
| Coordinates: | 66°2′27″N, 154°15′46″W |
| Destination | Columbia Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbia, SC |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | CAE |
| ICAO Code: | KCAE |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″W |