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

The distance between Louisville (Louisville International Airport) and Hughes (Hughes Airport (Alaska)) is 3256 miles / 5241 kilometers / 2830 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Louisville (SDF) to Hughes (HUS) is 4131 miles / 6649 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 101 hours 21 minutes.

Louisville International Airport – Hughes Airport (Alaska)

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Distance from Louisville to Hughes

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3256.458 miles
  • 5240.761 kilometers
  • 2829.785 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
  • 3249.205 miles
  • 5229.088 kilometers
  • 2823.482 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 Louisville to Hughes?

The estimated flight time from Louisville International Airport to Hughes Airport (Alaska) is 6 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Louisville International Airport (SDF) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS)

On average, flying from Louisville to Hughes generates about 365 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 365 kilograms equals 805 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Louisville to Hughes

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

Airport information

Origin Louisville International Airport
City: Louisville, KY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SDF
ICAO Code: KSDF
Coordinates: 38°10′27″N, 85°44′9″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