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How far is Hughes, AK, from Richmond, VA?

The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Hughes (Hughes Airport (Alaska)) is 3533 miles / 5685 kilometers / 3070 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Hughes (HUS) is 4636 miles / 7461 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 110 hours 41 minutes.

Richmond International Airport – Hughes Airport (Alaska)

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Distance from Richmond to Hughes

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3532.699 miles
  • 5685.328 kilometers
  • 3069.832 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
  • 3524.624 miles
  • 5672.333 kilometers
  • 3062.815 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 Richmond to Hughes?

The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Hughes Airport (Alaska) is 7 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS)

On average, flying from Richmond to Hughes generates about 399 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 399 kilograms equals 879 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Richmond to Hughes

See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS).

Airport information

Origin Richmond International Airport
City: Richmond, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RIC
ICAO Code: KRIC
Coordinates: 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″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