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How far is Hughes, AK, from Owensboro, KY?

The distance between Owensboro (Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport) and Hughes (Hughes Airport (Alaska)) is 3242 miles / 5217 kilometers / 2817 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Owensboro (OWB) to Hughes (HUS) is 4171 miles / 6712 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 102 hours 17 minutes.

Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport – Hughes Airport (Alaska)

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Distance from Owensboro to Hughes

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3241.840 miles
  • 5217.235 kilometers
  • 2817.082 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
  • 3234.806 miles
  • 5205.916 kilometers
  • 2810.970 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 Owensboro to Hughes?

The estimated flight time from Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport to Hughes Airport (Alaska) is 6 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport (OWB) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS)

On average, flying from Owensboro to Hughes generates about 363 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 363 kilograms equals 801 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Owensboro to Hughes

See the map of the shortest flight path between Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport (OWB) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS).

Airport information

Origin Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport
City: Owensboro, KY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: OWB
ICAO Code: KOWB
Coordinates: 37°44′24″N, 87°10′0″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