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How far is Hughes, AK, from Cape Dorset?

The distance between Cape Dorset (Cape Dorset Airport) and Hughes (Hughes Airport (Alaska)) is 2125 miles / 3419 kilometers / 1846 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cape Dorset (YTE) to Hughes (HUS) is 4842 miles / 7792 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 129 hours 31 minutes.

Cape Dorset Airport – Hughes Airport (Alaska)

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2125
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3419
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1846
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Distance from Cape Dorset to Hughes

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2124.718 miles
  • 3419.402 kilometers
  • 1846.329 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
  • 2116.501 miles
  • 3406.179 kilometers
  • 1839.189 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 Cape Dorset to Hughes?

The estimated flight time from Cape Dorset Airport to Hughes Airport (Alaska) is 4 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cape Dorset Airport (YTE) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS)

On average, flying from Cape Dorset to Hughes generates about 232 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 232 kilograms equals 511 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Cape Dorset to Hughes

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cape Dorset Airport (YTE) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS).

Airport information

Origin Cape Dorset Airport
City: Cape Dorset
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YTE
ICAO Code: CYTE
Coordinates: 64°13′48″N, 76°31′36″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