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How far is Columbus, OH, from Hughes, AK?

The distance between Hughes (Hughes Airport (Alaska)) and Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) is 3239 miles / 5213 kilometers / 2815 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Hughes (HUS) to Columbus (LCK) is 4153 miles / 6684 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 102 hours 14 minutes.

Hughes Airport (Alaska) – Rickenbacker International Airport

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Distance from Hughes to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3239.154 miles
  • 5212.913 kilometers
  • 2814.748 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
  • 3231.383 miles
  • 5200.407 kilometers
  • 2807.995 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 Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Hughes Airport (Alaska) to Rickenbacker International Airport is 6 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)

On average, flying from Hughes to Columbus generates about 363 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 363 kilograms equals 800 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 Columbus

See the map of the shortest flight path between Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).

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 Rickenbacker International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LCK
ICAO Code: KLCK
Coordinates: 39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″W