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How far is Williston, ND, from Hughes, AK?

The distance between Hughes (Hughes Airport (Alaska)) and Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) is 2174 miles / 3499 kilometers / 1889 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Hughes (HUS) to Williston (XWA) is 2835 miles / 4562 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 77 hours 56 minutes.

Hughes Airport (Alaska) – Williston Basin International Airport

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2174
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3499
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1889
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Distance from Hughes to Williston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2173.875 miles
  • 3498.512 kilometers
  • 1889.046 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
  • 2167.785 miles
  • 3488.712 kilometers
  • 1883.754 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 Williston?

The estimated flight time from Hughes Airport (Alaska) to Williston Basin International Airport is 4 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA)

On average, flying from Hughes to Williston generates about 237 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 237 kilograms equals 523 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 Williston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA).

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 Williston Basin International Airport
City: Williston, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: XWA
ICAO Code: KXWA
Coordinates: 48°15′30″N, 103°44′55″W