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How far is Hughes, AK, from Liberal, KS?

The distance between Liberal (Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport) and Hughes (Hughes Airport (Alaska)) is 2901 miles / 4669 kilometers / 2521 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Liberal (LBL) to Hughes (HUS) is 3799 miles / 6114 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 95 hours 37 minutes.

Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport – Hughes Airport (Alaska)

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2901
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4669
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2521
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Distance from Liberal to Hughes

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2900.958 miles
  • 4668.639 kilometers
  • 2520.863 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
  • 2895.594 miles
  • 4660.007 kilometers
  • 2516.203 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 Liberal to Hughes?

The estimated flight time from Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport to Hughes Airport (Alaska) is 5 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport (LBL) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS)

On average, flying from Liberal to Hughes generates about 322 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 322 kilograms equals 711 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Liberal to Hughes

See the map of the shortest flight path between Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport (LBL) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS).

Airport information

Origin Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport
City: Liberal, KS
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LBL
ICAO Code: KLBL
Coordinates: 37°2′39″N, 100°57′35″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