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How far is Chicago, IL, from Hughes, AK?

The distance between Hughes (Hughes Airport (Alaska)) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 2973 miles / 4785 kilometers / 2584 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Hughes (HUS) to Chicago (ORD) is 3814 miles / 6138 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 95 hours 16 minutes.

Hughes Airport (Alaska) – Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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Distance from Hughes to Chicago

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2973.086 miles
  • 4784.718 kilometers
  • 2583.541 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
  • 2965.629 miles
  • 4772.718 kilometers
  • 2577.061 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 Chicago?

The estimated flight time from Hughes Airport (Alaska) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 6 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

On average, flying from Hughes to Chicago generates about 331 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 331 kilograms equals 730 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 Chicago

See the map of the shortest flight path between Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

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 Chicago O'Hare International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ORD
ICAO Code: KORD
Coordinates: 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W