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How far is Carlsbad, NM, from Hughes, AK?

The distance between Hughes (Hughes Airport (Alaska)) and Carlsbad (Cavern City Air Terminal) is 3101 miles / 4990 kilometers / 2694 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Hughes (HUS) to Carlsbad (CNM) is 3997 miles / 6432 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 99 hours 15 minutes.

Hughes Airport (Alaska) – Cavern City Air Terminal

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Distance from Hughes to Carlsbad

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3100.715 miles
  • 4990.117 kilometers
  • 2694.448 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
  • 3096.576 miles
  • 4983.457 kilometers
  • 2690.851 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 Carlsbad?

The estimated flight time from Hughes Airport (Alaska) to Cavern City Air Terminal is 6 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS) and Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM)

On average, flying from Hughes to Carlsbad generates about 346 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 346 kilograms equals 763 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 Carlsbad

See the map of the shortest flight path between Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS) and Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM).

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 Cavern City Air Terminal
City: Carlsbad, NM
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CNM
ICAO Code: KCNM
Coordinates: 32°20′15″N, 104°15′46″W