Air Miles Calculator logo

How far is Hughes, AK, from Sheridan, WY?

The distance between Sheridan (Sheridan County Airport) and Hughes (Hughes Airport (Alaska)) is 2282 miles / 3673 kilometers / 1983 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sheridan (SHR) to Hughes (HUS) is 2986 miles / 4806 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 80 hours 46 minutes.

Sheridan County Airport – Hughes Airport (Alaska)

Distance arrow
2282
Miles
Distance arrow
3673
Kilometers
Distance arrow
1983
Nautical miles

Search flights

Distance from Sheridan to Hughes

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2282.164 miles
  • 3672.787 kilometers
  • 1983.146 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
  • 2276.621 miles
  • 3663.867 kilometers
  • 1978.330 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 Sheridan to Hughes?

The estimated flight time from Sheridan County Airport to Hughes Airport (Alaska) is 4 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sheridan County Airport (SHR) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS)

On average, flying from Sheridan to Hughes generates about 250 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 250 kilograms equals 551 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sheridan to Hughes

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sheridan County Airport (SHR) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS).

Airport information

Origin Sheridan County Airport
City: Sheridan, WY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SHR
ICAO Code: KSHR
Coordinates: 44°46′9″N, 106°58′48″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