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How far is Durango, CO, from Hughes, AK?

The distance between Hughes (Hughes Airport (Alaska)) and Durango (Durango–La Plata County Airport) is 2715 miles / 4369 kilometers / 2359 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Hughes (HUS) to Durango (DRO) is 3612 miles / 5813 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 91 hours 6 minutes.

Hughes Airport (Alaska) – Durango–La Plata County Airport

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2715
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Distance from Hughes to Durango

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2714.925 miles
  • 4369.249 kilometers
  • 2359.206 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
  • 2710.324 miles
  • 4361.844 kilometers
  • 2355.207 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 Durango?

The estimated flight time from Hughes Airport (Alaska) to Durango–La Plata County Airport is 5 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS) and Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO)

On average, flying from Hughes to Durango generates about 300 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 300 kilograms equals 662 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 Durango

See the map of the shortest flight path between Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS) and Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO).

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 Durango–La Plata County Airport
City: Durango, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DRO
ICAO Code: KDRO
Coordinates: 37°9′5″N, 107°45′14″W