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How far is Kalaupapa, HI, from Hughes, AK?

The distance between Hughes (Hughes Airport (Alaska)) and Kalaupapa (Kalaupapa Airport) is 3097 miles / 4985 kilometers / 2692 nautical miles.

Hughes Airport (Alaska) – Kalaupapa Airport

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4985
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2692
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Distance from Hughes to Kalaupapa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3097.432 miles
  • 4984.834 kilometers
  • 2691.595 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
  • 3099.843 miles
  • 4988.714 kilometers
  • 2693.690 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 Kalaupapa?

The estimated flight time from Hughes Airport (Alaska) to Kalaupapa Airport is 6 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS) and Kalaupapa Airport (LUP)

On average, flying from Hughes to Kalaupapa generates about 346 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 346 kilograms equals 763 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Hughes to Kalaupapa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS) and Kalaupapa Airport (LUP).

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 Kalaupapa Airport
City: Kalaupapa, HI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LUP
ICAO Code: PHLU
Coordinates: 21°12′39″N, 156°58′26″W