How far is Hughes, AK, from Rockford, IL?
The distance between Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) and Hughes (Hughes Airport (Alaska)) is 2927 miles / 4711 kilometers / 2543 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rockford (RFD) to Hughes (HUS) is 3765 miles / 6059 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 94 hours 24 minutes.
Chicago Rockford International Airport – Hughes Airport (Alaska)
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Distance from Rockford to Hughes
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rockford to Hughes. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2926.982 miles
- 4710.522 kilometers
- 2543.478 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- 2919.637 miles
- 4698.700 kilometers
- 2537.095 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 Rockford to Hughes?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Rockford International Airport to Hughes Airport (Alaska) is 6 hours and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rockford and Hughes?
The time difference between Rockford and Hughes is 3 hours. Hughes is 3 hours behind Rockford.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS)
On average, flying from Rockford to Hughes generates about 326 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 326 kilograms equals 718 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Rockford to Hughes
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago Rockford International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rockford, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RFD |
| ICAO Code: | KRFD |
| Coordinates: | 42°11′43″N, 89°5′49″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 |