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How far is Hughes, AK, from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Hughes (Hughes Airport (Alaska)) is 2989 miles / 4810 kilometers / 2597 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Hughes (HUS) is 3838 miles / 6176 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 95 hours 48 minutes.

Chicago Midway International Airport – Hughes Airport (Alaska)

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2989
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4810
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2597
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Distance from Chicago to Hughes

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2988.514 miles
  • 4809.546 kilometers
  • 2596.947 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
  • 2981.059 miles
  • 4797.549 kilometers
  • 2590.469 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 Chicago to Hughes?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Hughes Airport (Alaska) is 6 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS)

On average, flying from Chicago to Hughes generates about 333 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 333 kilograms equals 734 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Hughes

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS).

Airport information

Origin Chicago Midway International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MDW
ICAO Code: KMDW
Coordinates: 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″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