How far is Hughes, AK, from Kamuela, HI?

The distance between Kamuela (Waimea-Kohala Airport) and Hughes (Hughes Airport (Alaska)) is 3179 miles / 5116 kilometers / 2762 nautical miles.

Distance from Kamuela to Hughes

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 3178.893 miles
• 5115.933 kilometers
• 2762.383 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

• 3181.678 miles
• 5120.414 kilometers
• 2764.803 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 Kamuela to Hughes?

The estimated flight time from Waimea-Kohala Airport to Hughes Airport (Alaska) is 6 hours and 31 minutes.

What is the time difference between Kamuela and Hughes?

The time difference between Kamuela and Hughes is 2 hours. Hughes is 2 hours ahead of Kamuela.

Flight carbon footprint between Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS)

On average, flying from Kamuela to Hughes generates about 356 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 356 kilograms equals 784 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kamuela to Hughes

See the map of the shortest flight path between Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS).

Airport information

Origin	Waimea-Kohala Airport
City:	Kamuela, HI
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	MUE
ICAO Code:	PHMU
Coordinates:	20°0′4″N, 155°40′4″W

Destination	Hughes Airport (Alaska)
City:	Hughes, AK
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	HUS
ICAO Code:	PAHU
Coordinates:	66°2′27″N, 154°15′46″W