How far is Hughes, AK, from Vernal, UT?
The distance between Vernal (Vernal Regional Airport) and Hughes (Hughes Airport (Alaska)) is 2470 miles / 3976 kilometers / 2147 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Vernal (VEL) to Hughes (HUS) is 3374 miles / 5430 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 85 hours 59 minutes.
Vernal Regional Airport – Hughes Airport (Alaska)
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Distance from Vernal to Hughes
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Vernal to Hughes. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2470.353 miles
- 3975.648 kilometers
- 2146.678 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- 2465.506 miles
- 3967.847 kilometers
- 2142.466 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 Vernal to Hughes?
The estimated flight time from Vernal Regional Airport to Hughes Airport (Alaska) is 5 hours and 10 minutes.
What is the time difference between Vernal and Hughes?
The time difference between Vernal and Hughes is 2 hours. Hughes is 2 hours behind Vernal.
Flight carbon footprint between Vernal Regional Airport (VEL) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS)
On average, flying from Vernal to Hughes generates about 272 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 272 kilograms equals 599 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Vernal to Hughes
See the map of the shortest flight path between Vernal Regional Airport (VEL) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS).
Airport information
| Origin | Vernal Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Vernal, UT |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | VEL |
| ICAO Code: | KVEL |
| Coordinates: | 40°26′27″N, 109°30′36″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 |