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How far is Hughes, AK, from Lincoln, NE?

The distance between Lincoln (Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)) and Hughes (Hughes Airport (Alaska)) is 2790 miles / 4490 kilometers / 2425 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lincoln (LNK) to Hughes (HUS) is 3659 miles / 5889 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 91 hours 37 minutes.

Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) – Hughes Airport (Alaska)

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2790
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4490
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2425
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Distance from Lincoln to Hughes

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2790.264 miles
  • 4490.494 kilometers
  • 2424.673 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
  • 2783.916 miles
  • 4480.278 kilometers
  • 2419.157 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 Lincoln to Hughes?

The estimated flight time from Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) to Hughes Airport (Alaska) is 5 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS)

On average, flying from Lincoln to Hughes generates about 309 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 309 kilograms equals 682 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lincoln to Hughes

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS).

Airport information

Origin Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)
City: Lincoln, NE
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LNK
ICAO Code: KLNK
Coordinates: 40°51′3″N, 96°45′33″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