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How far is Hughes, AK, from Cartwright?

The distance between Cartwright (Cartwright Airport) and Hughes (Hughes Airport (Alaska)) is 3126 miles / 5030 kilometers / 2716 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cartwright (YRF) to Hughes (HUS) is 5721 miles / 9207 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 141 hours 54 minutes.

Cartwright Airport – Hughes Airport (Alaska)

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3126
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5030
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2716
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Distance from Cartwright to Hughes

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3125.687 miles
  • 5030.306 kilometers
  • 2716.148 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
  • 3114.872 miles
  • 5012.900 kilometers
  • 2706.750 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 Cartwright to Hughes?

The estimated flight time from Cartwright Airport to Hughes Airport (Alaska) is 6 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cartwright Airport (YRF) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS)

On average, flying from Cartwright to Hughes generates about 349 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 349 kilograms equals 770 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Cartwright to Hughes

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cartwright Airport (YRF) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS).

Airport information

Origin Cartwright Airport
City: Cartwright
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YRF
ICAO Code: CYCA
Coordinates: 53°40′58″N, 57°2′30″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