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How far is Hughes, AK, from Houston, TX?

The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Hughes (Hughes Airport (Alaska)) is 3483 miles / 5605 kilometers / 3026 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Houston (IAH) to Hughes (HUS) is 4425 miles / 7121 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 106 hours 26 minutes.

Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – Hughes Airport (Alaska)

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Distance from Houston to Hughes

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3482.621 miles
  • 5604.735 kilometers
  • 3026.315 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
  • 3477.956 miles
  • 5597.228 kilometers
  • 3022.261 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 Houston to Hughes?

The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Hughes Airport (Alaska) is 7 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS)

On average, flying from Houston to Hughes generates about 392 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 392 kilograms equals 865 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Houston to Hughes

See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS).

Airport information

Origin Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport
City: Houston, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAH
ICAO Code: KIAH
Coordinates: 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″W
Destination 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