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How far is Palmdale, CA, from Hughes, AK?

The distance between Hughes (Hughes Airport (Alaska)) and Palmdale (Palmdale Regional Airport) is 2622 miles / 4220 kilometers / 2279 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Hughes (HUS) to Palmdale (PMD) is 3867 miles / 6223 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 94 hours 26 minutes.

Hughes Airport (Alaska) – Palmdale Regional Airport

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Distance from Hughes to Palmdale

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2622.101 miles
  • 4219.863 kilometers
  • 2278.544 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
  • 2619.070 miles
  • 4214.984 kilometers
  • 2275.909 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 Palmdale?

The estimated flight time from Hughes Airport (Alaska) to Palmdale Regional Airport is 5 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS) and Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD)

On average, flying from Hughes to Palmdale generates about 289 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 289 kilograms equals 638 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 Palmdale

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

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 Palmdale Regional Airport
City: Palmdale, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PMD
ICAO Code: KPMD
Coordinates: 34°37′45″N, 118°5′5″W