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How far is Columbia, MO, from Hughes, AK?

The distance between Hughes (Hughes Airport (Alaska)) and Columbia (Columbia Regional Airport) is 3036 miles / 4886 kilometers / 2638 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Hughes (HUS) to Columbia (COU) is 3924 miles / 6315 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 96 hours 38 minutes.

Hughes Airport (Alaska) – Columbia Regional 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)
  • 3036.309 miles
  • 4886.466 kilometers
  • 2638.480 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
  • 3029.694 miles
  • 4875.820 kilometers
  • 2632.732 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 Regional Airport is 6 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU)

On average, flying from Hughes to Columbia generates about 339 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 339 kilograms equals 746 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 Regional Airport (COU).

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 Columbia Regional Airport
City: Columbia, MO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: COU
ICAO Code: KCOU
Coordinates: 38°49′5″N, 92°13′10″W