How far is Detroit, MI, from Hughes, AK?
The distance between Hughes (Hughes Airport (Alaska)) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 3088 miles / 4969 kilometers / 2683 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Hughes (HUS) to Detroit (DTW) is 4093 miles / 6587 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 100 hours 27 minutes.
Hughes Airport (Alaska) – Detroit Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Hughes to Detroit
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Hughes to Detroit. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3087.667 miles
- 4969.118 kilometers
- 2683.109 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- 3079.691 miles
- 4956.282 kilometers
- 2676.178 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 Detroit?
The estimated flight time from Hughes Airport (Alaska) to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 6 hours and 20 minutes.
What is the time difference between Hughes and Detroit?
The time difference between Hughes and Detroit is 4 hours. Detroit is 4 hours ahead of Hughes.
Flight carbon footprint between Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)
On average, flying from Hughes to Detroit generates about 345 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 345 kilograms equals 760 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 Detroit
See the map of the shortest flight path between Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).
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 | Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Detroit, MI |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | DTW |
| ICAO Code: | KDTW |
| Coordinates: | 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W |