How far is Hughes, AK, from Pierre, SD?
The distance between Pierre (Pierre Regional Airport) and Hughes (Hughes Airport (Alaska)) is 2488 miles / 4004 kilometers / 2162 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Pierre (PIR) to Hughes (HUS) is 3206 miles / 5160 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 85 hours 27 minutes.
Pierre Regional Airport – Hughes Airport (Alaska)
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Distance from Pierre to Hughes
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Pierre to Hughes. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2487.939 miles
- 4003.950 kilometers
- 2161.960 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- 2481.665 miles
- 3993.853 kilometers
- 2156.508 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 Pierre to Hughes?
The estimated flight time from Pierre Regional Airport to Hughes Airport (Alaska) is 5 hours and 12 minutes.
What is the time difference between Pierre and Hughes?
The time difference between Pierre and Hughes is 3 hours. Hughes is 3 hours behind Pierre.
Flight carbon footprint between Pierre Regional Airport (PIR) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS)
On average, flying from Pierre to Hughes generates about 274 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 274 kilograms equals 604 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Pierre to Hughes
See the map of the shortest flight path between Pierre Regional Airport (PIR) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS).
Airport information
| Origin | Pierre Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Pierre, SD |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PIR |
| ICAO Code: | KPIR |
| Coordinates: | 44°22′57″N, 100°17′9″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 |