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How far is Hughes, AK, from Vancouver?

The distance between Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) and Hughes (Hughes Airport (Alaska)) is 1608 miles / 2588 kilometers / 1398 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Vancouver (YVR) to Hughes (HUS) is 2518 miles / 4052 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 72 hours 50 minutes.

Vancouver International Airport – Hughes Airport (Alaska)

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1608
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2588
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1398
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Distance from Vancouver to Hughes

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1608.393 miles
  • 2588.458 kilometers
  • 1397.656 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
  • 1604.445 miles
  • 2582.104 kilometers
  • 1394.225 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 Vancouver to Hughes?

The estimated flight time from Vancouver International Airport to Hughes Airport (Alaska) is 3 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS)

On average, flying from Vancouver to Hughes generates about 186 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 186 kilograms equals 411 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Vancouver to Hughes

See the map of the shortest flight path between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS).

Airport information

Origin Vancouver International Airport
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVR
ICAO Code: CYVR
Coordinates: 49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″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