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How far is Lafayette, LA, from Hughes, AK?

The distance between Hughes (Hughes Airport (Alaska)) and Lafayette (Lafayette Regional Airport) is 3561 miles / 5731 kilometers / 3094 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Hughes (HUS) to Lafayette (LFT) is 4541 miles / 7308 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 108 hours 14 minutes.

Hughes Airport (Alaska) – Lafayette Regional Airport

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Distance from Hughes to Lafayette

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3560.859 miles
  • 5730.647 kilometers
  • 3094.302 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
  • 3555.756 miles
  • 5722.435 kilometers
  • 3089.868 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 Lafayette?

The estimated flight time from Hughes Airport (Alaska) to Lafayette Regional Airport is 7 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)

On average, flying from Hughes to Lafayette generates about 402 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 402 kilograms equals 886 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 Lafayette

See the map of the shortest flight path between Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT).

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 Lafayette Regional Airport
City: Lafayette, LA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LFT
ICAO Code: KLFT
Coordinates: 30°12′19″N, 91°59′15″W