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How far is Hughes, AK, from Williston, ND?

The distance between Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) and Hughes (Hughes Airport (Alaska)) is 2174 miles / 3499 kilometers / 1889 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Williston (XWA) to Hughes (HUS) is 2833 miles / 4559 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 77 hours 53 minutes.

Williston Basin International Airport – Hughes Airport (Alaska)

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2174
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3499
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1889
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Distance from Williston to Hughes

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2173.875 miles
  • 3498.512 kilometers
  • 1889.046 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
  • 2167.785 miles
  • 3488.712 kilometers
  • 1883.754 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 Williston to Hughes?

The estimated flight time from Williston Basin International Airport to Hughes Airport (Alaska) is 4 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS)

On average, flying from Williston to Hughes generates about 237 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 237 kilograms equals 523 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Williston to Hughes

See the map of the shortest flight path between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS).

Airport information

Origin Williston Basin International Airport
City: Williston, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: XWA
ICAO Code: KXWA
Coordinates: 48°15′30″N, 103°44′55″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