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

The distance between Hughes (Hughes Airport (Alaska)) and Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 2927 miles / 4711 kilometers / 2543 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Hughes (HUS) to Rockford (RFD) is 3762 miles / 6054 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 94 hours 20 minutes.

Hughes Airport (Alaska) – Chicago Rockford International Airport

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Distance from Hughes to Rockford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2926.982 miles
  • 4710.522 kilometers
  • 2543.478 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
  • 2919.637 miles
  • 4698.700 kilometers
  • 2537.095 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 Rockford?

The estimated flight time from Hughes Airport (Alaska) to Chicago Rockford International Airport is 6 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

On average, flying from Hughes to Rockford generates about 326 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 326 kilograms equals 718 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 Rockford

See the map of the shortest flight path between Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).

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 Rockford International Airport
City: Rockford, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RFD
ICAO Code: KRFD
Coordinates: 42°11′43″N, 89°5′49″W