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How far is Hughes, AK, from Palmdale, CA?

The distance between Palmdale (Palmdale Regional Airport) and Hughes (Hughes Airport (Alaska)) is 2622 miles / 4220 kilometers / 2279 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Palmdale (PMD) to Hughes (HUS) is 3861 miles / 6213 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 94 hours 20 minutes.

Palmdale Regional Airport – Hughes Airport (Alaska)

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Distance from Palmdale to Hughes

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2622.101 miles
  • 4219.863 kilometers
  • 2278.544 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
  • 2619.070 miles
  • 4214.984 kilometers
  • 2275.909 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 Palmdale to Hughes?

The estimated flight time from Palmdale Regional Airport to Hughes Airport (Alaska) is 5 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS)

On average, flying from Palmdale to Hughes generates about 289 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 289 kilograms equals 638 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Palmdale to Hughes

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

Airport information

Origin Palmdale Regional Airport
City: Palmdale, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PMD
ICAO Code: KPMD
Coordinates: 34°37′45″N, 118°5′5″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