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How far is Hughes, AK, from Montrose, CO?

The distance between Montrose (Montrose Regional Airport) and Hughes (Hughes Airport (Alaska)) is 2629 miles / 4231 kilometers / 2284 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Montrose (MTJ) to Hughes (HUS) is 3540 miles / 5697 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 89 hours 12 minutes.

Montrose Regional Airport – Hughes Airport (Alaska)

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2629
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4231
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2284
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Distance from Montrose to Hughes

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2628.752 miles
  • 4230.566 kilometers
  • 2284.323 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
  • 2623.968 miles
  • 4222.868 kilometers
  • 2280.166 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 Montrose to Hughes?

The estimated flight time from Montrose Regional Airport to Hughes Airport (Alaska) is 5 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS)

On average, flying from Montrose to Hughes generates about 290 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 290 kilograms equals 640 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Montrose to Hughes

See the map of the shortest flight path between Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS).

Airport information

Origin Montrose Regional Airport
City: Montrose, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MTJ
ICAO Code: KMTJ
Coordinates: 38°30′35″N, 107°53′38″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