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How far is Pierre, SD, from Hughes, AK?

The distance between Hughes (Hughes Airport (Alaska)) and Pierre (Pierre Regional Airport) is 2488 miles / 4004 kilometers / 2162 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Hughes (HUS) to Pierre (PIR) is 3207 miles / 5161 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 85 hours 38 minutes.

Hughes Airport (Alaska) – Pierre Regional Airport

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2488
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4004
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2162
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Distance from Hughes to Pierre

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2487.939 miles
  • 4003.950 kilometers
  • 2161.960 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
  • 2481.665 miles
  • 3993.853 kilometers
  • 2156.508 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 Pierre?

The estimated flight time from Hughes Airport (Alaska) to Pierre Regional Airport is 5 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS) and Pierre Regional Airport (PIR)

On average, flying from Hughes to Pierre generates about 274 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 274 kilograms equals 604 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 Pierre

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

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 Pierre Regional Airport
City: Pierre, SD
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PIR
ICAO Code: KPIR
Coordinates: 44°22′57″N, 100°17′9″W