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

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Hughes (Hughes Airport (Alaska)) is 2973 miles / 4785 kilometers / 2584 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Hughes (HUS) is 3820 miles / 6147 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 95 hours 21 minutes.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Hughes Airport (Alaska)

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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)
  • 2973.086 miles
  • 4784.718 kilometers
  • 2583.541 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
  • 2965.629 miles
  • 4772.718 kilometers
  • 2577.061 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 O'Hare International Airport to Hughes Airport (Alaska) is 6 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS)

On average, flying from Chicago to Hughes generates about 331 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 331 kilograms equals 730 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 O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS).

Airport information

Origin Chicago O'Hare International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ORD
ICAO Code: KORD
Coordinates: 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″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