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How far is Hughes, AK, from North Platte, NE?

The distance between North Platte (North Platte Regional Airport) and Hughes (Hughes Airport (Alaska)) is 2666 miles / 4290 kilometers / 2316 nautical miles.

The driving distance from North Platte (LBF) to Hughes (HUS) is 3533 miles / 5686 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 90 hours 0 minutes.

North Platte Regional Airport – Hughes Airport (Alaska)

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2666
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4290
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2316
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Distance from North Platte to Hughes

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2665.716 miles
  • 4290.053 kilometers
  • 2316.444 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
  • 2659.784 miles
  • 4280.507 kilometers
  • 2311.289 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 North Platte to Hughes?

The estimated flight time from North Platte Regional Airport to Hughes Airport (Alaska) is 5 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between North Platte Regional Airport (LBF) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS)

On average, flying from North Platte to Hughes generates about 295 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 295 kilograms equals 649 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from North Platte to Hughes

See the map of the shortest flight path between North Platte Regional Airport (LBF) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS).

Airport information

Origin North Platte Regional Airport
City: North Platte, NE
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LBF
ICAO Code: KLBF
Coordinates: 41°7′34″N, 100°41′2″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