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

The distance between Hughes (Hughes Airport (Alaska)) and Kamuela (Waimea-Kohala Airport) is 3179 miles / 5116 kilometers / 2762 nautical miles.

Hughes Airport (Alaska) – Waimea-Kohala Airport

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Distance from Hughes to Kamuela

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3178.893 miles
  • 5115.933 kilometers
  • 2762.383 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
  • 3181.678 miles
  • 5120.414 kilometers
  • 2764.803 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 Kamuela?

The estimated flight time from Hughes Airport (Alaska) to Waimea-Kohala Airport is 6 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS) and Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE)

On average, flying from Hughes to Kamuela generates about 356 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 356 kilograms equals 784 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Hughes to Kamuela

See the map of the shortest flight path between Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS) and Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE).

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 Waimea-Kohala Airport
City: Kamuela, HI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MUE
ICAO Code: PHMU
Coordinates: 20°0′4″N, 155°40′4″W