Nonstop flight route between Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States and Hughes, Alaska, United States:
Departure Airport:
(40°11'35"N by 76°45'47"W)
Arrival Airport:
(66°2'21"N by 154°15'52"W)
Distance from MDT to HUS:
3,381.23 miles (5,441.55 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Harrisburg International Airport (MDT), Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States and Hughes Airport (HUS), Hughes, Alaska, United States would travel a Great Circle distance of 3,381 miles (or 5,442 kilometers).
A Great Circle is the shortest distance between 2 points on a sphere. Because most world maps are flat (but the Earth is round), the route of the shortest distance between 2 points on the Earth will often appear curved when viewed on a flat map, especially for long distances. If you were to simply draw a straight line on a flat map and measure a very long distance, it would likely be much further than if you were to lay a string between those two points on a globe. Because of the large distance between Harrisburg International Airport and Hughes Airport, the route shown on this map most likely appears curved because of this reason.
Try it at home! Get a globe and tightly lay a string between Harrisburg International Airport and Hughes Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | MDT / KMDT |
| Airport Name: | Harrisburg International Airport |
| Location: | Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 40°11'35"N by 76°45'47"W |
| Area Served: | Harrisburg, Pennsylvania |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 310 feet (94 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from MDT |
| More Information: | MDT Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | HUS / PAHU |
| Airport Name: | Hughes Airport |
| Location: | Hughes, Alaska, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 66°2'21"N by 154°15'52"W |
| Area Served: | Hughes, Alaska |
| Operator/Owner: | State of Alaska DOT&PF - Northern Region |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 299 feet (91 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from HUS |
| More Information: | HUS Maps & Info |
Facts about Harrisburg International Airport (MDT):
- Because of Harrisburg International Airport's relatively low elevation of 310 feet, planes can take off or land at Harrisburg International Airport at a lower air speed than at airports located at a higher elevation. This is because the air density is higher closer to sea level than it would otherwise be at higher elevations.
- The furthest airport from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) is Margaret River Airport (MGV), which is located 11,654 miles (18,755 kilometers) away in Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia.
- The closest airport to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) is Capital City Airport (HAR), which is located only 5 miles (8 kilometers) WNW of MDT.
- Harrisburg International Airport has been serving south-central Pennsylvania for over 100 years.
- In the first floor lobby area are six rental car counters, restrooms, flight, and bus information displays, and a seating area.
- Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) currently has only 1 runway.
- A new 360,000 square-foot terminal was completed in 2004.
Facts about Hughes Airport (HUS):
- Hughes Airport (HUS) currently has only 1 runway.
- Hughes Airport is a state-owned public-use airport located one nautical mile southwest of the central business district of Hughes, a city in the Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area of the U.S.
- The closest airport to Hughes Airport (HUS) is Indian Mountain LRRS Airport (UTO), which is located only 16 miles (26 kilometers) E of HUS.
- Because of Hughes Airport's relatively low elevation of 299 feet, planes can take off or land at Hughes Airport at a lower air speed than at airports located at a higher elevation. This is because the air density is higher closer to sea level than it would otherwise be at higher elevations.
- The furthest airport from Hughes Airport (HUS) is Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ), which is located 10,222 miles (16,451 kilometers) away in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 4.94 miles (7.95 km) WNW | Capital City Airport (HAR) | Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States |     |
| 2 | 19.58 miles (31.51 km) NNE | Muir Army Airfield (MUI) | Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, United States | |
| 3 | 19.94 miles (32.09 km) SSW | York Airport (THV) | York, Pennsylvania, United States | |
| 4 | 25.24 miles (40.62 km) E | Lancaster Airport (LNS) | Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States | |
| 5 | 36.37 miles (58.54 km) SW | Gettysburg Regional Airport (GTY) | Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, United States | |
| 6 | 43.72 miles (70.35 km) N | Penn Valley Airport (SEG) | Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, United States | |
| 7 | 43.97 miles (70.77 km) ENE | Reading Regional Airport (RDG) | Reading, Pennsylvania, United States | |
| 8 | 49.71 miles (80.00 km) ESE | Chester County G. O. Carlson Airport (CTH) | Coatesville, Pennsylvania, United States | |
| 9 | 56.42 miles (90.80 km) NW | Mifflin County Airport (RED) | Reedsville, Pennsylvania, United States | |
| 10 | 59.31 miles (95.45 km) SSE | Phillips Army Airfield (APG) | Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, United States | |
| 11 | 61.01 miles (98.19 km) WSW | Hagerstown Regional Airport (HGR) | Hagerstown, Maryland, United States | |
| 12 | 62.64 miles (100.81 km) SSW | Frederick Municipal Airport (FDK) | Frederick, Maryland, United States | |
| 13 | 62.75 miles (100.98 km) SSE | Martin State Airport (MTN) | Baltimore, Maryland, United States | |
| 14 | 63.74 miles (102.59 km) E | Heritage Field (PTW) | Pottstown, Pennsylvania, United States | |
| 15 | 64.00 miles (103.00 km) ESE | Brandywine Airport (OQN) | West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,653.61 miles (18,754.62 km) WSW | Margaret River Airport (MGV) | Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 2 | 11,629.74 miles (18,716.20 km) WSW | Busselton Regional Airport (BQB) | Busselton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 3 | 11,618.47 miles (18,698.07 km) WSW | Manjimup Airport (MJP) | Manjimup, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 4 | 11,604.07 miles (18,674.90 km) WSW | Bunbury Airport (BUY) | Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 5 | 11,561.62 miles (18,606.58 km) WSW | Albany Airport (ALH) | Albany, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 6 | 11,548.56 miles (18,585.56 km) SW | Rottnest Airport (RTS) | Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 7 | 11,538.06 miles (18,568.66 km) SW | Jandakot Airport (JAD) | Jandakot, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 8 | 11,527.04 miles (18,550.93 km) SW | Perth Airport (PER) | Perth, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 9 | 11,524.58 miles (18,546.97 km) WSW | Katanning Airport (KNI) | Katanning, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 10 | 11,483.74 miles (18,481.24 km) SW | Jurien Bay Airport (JUR) | Jurien Bay, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 11 | 11,415.57 miles (18,371.54 km) SW | Geraldton Airport (GET) | Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 12 | 11,388.18 miles (18,327.46 km) SW | Morawa Airport (MWB) | Morawa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 13 | 11,368.53 miles (18,295.83 km) SW | Kalbarri Airport (KAX) | Kalbarri, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 14 | 11,368.20 miles (18,295.30 km) SW | Mullewa Airport (MXU) | Mullewa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 15 | 11,319.06 miles (18,216.21 km) WSW | Esperance Airport (EPR) | Esperance, Australia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 16.07 miles (25.87 km) E | Indian Mountain LRRS Airport (UTO) | Utopia Creek, Alaska, United States | |
| 2 | 57.76 miles (92.96 km) NE | Allakaket Airport (AET) | Allakaket, Alaska, United States | |
| 3 | 63.48 miles (102.17 km) WSW | Huslia Airport (HSL) | Huslia, Alaska, United States | |
| 4 | 85.74 miles (137.98 km) SE | Ralph M. Calhoun Memorial Airport (TAL) | Tanana, Alaska, United States | |
| 5 | 94.38 miles (151.88 km) NW | Kobuk Airport (OBU) | Kobuk, Alaska, United States | |
| 6 | 95.89 miles (154.31 km) NW | Dahl Creek Airport (DCK) | Dahl Creek, Alaska, United States | |
| 7 | 96.65 miles (155.54 km) NE | Bettles Airport (BTT) | Bettles, Alaska, United States | |
| 8 | 97.05 miles (156.19 km) SSW | Ruby Airport (RBY) | Ruby, Alaska, United States | |
| 9 | 99.14 miles (159.56 km) NW | Shungnak Airport (SHG) | Shungnak, Alaska, United States | |
| 10 | 113.46 miles (182.60 km) ENE | Prospect Creek Airport (PPC) | Prospect Creek, Alaska, United States | |
| 11 | 118.39 miles (190.53 km) SW | Edward G. Pitka Sr. Airport (GAL) | Galena, Alaska, United States | |
| 12 | 122.52 miles (197.18 km) ESE | Rampart Airport (RMP) | Rampart, Alaska, United States | |
| 13 | 123.17 miles (198.22 km) NW | Ambler Airport (ABL) | Ambler, Alaska, United States | |
| 14 | 124.64 miles (200.60 km) E | Five Mile Airport (FMC) | Five Mile, Alaska, United States | |
| 15 | 126.17 miles (203.05 km) ESE | Manley Hot Springs Airport (MLY) | Manley Hot Springs, Alaska, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,222.04 miles (16,450.74 km) S | Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | Port Elizabeth, South Africa | |
| 2 | 10,219.27 miles (16,446.27 km) S | George Airport (GRJ) | George, South Africa | |
| 3 | 10,201.61 miles (16,417.85 km) S | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Cape Town, South Africa | |
| 4 | 10,191.80 miles (16,402.08 km) S | Port Alfred Airport (AFD) | Port Alfred, South Africa | |
| 5 | 10,154.79 miles (16,342.51 km) S | East London Airport (ELS) | East London, South Africa | |
| 6 | 10,064.20 miles (16,196.72 km) SE | Teniente Rodolfo Marsh Airport (TNM) | Villa Las Estrellas, Antarctica | |
| 7 | 10,050.39 miles (16,174.50 km) S | Mthatha Airport (UTT) | Mthatha, South Africa | |
| 8 | 9,998.38 miles (16,090.80 km) S | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 9 | 9,936.12 miles (15,990.60 km) S | Lebakeng Airport (LEF) | Lebakeng, Lesotho | |
| 10 | 9,933.62 miles (15,986.57 km) S | Semonkong Airport (SOK) | Semonkong, Lesotho | |
| 11 | 9,932.15 miles (15,984.21 km) S | Mafeteng Airport (MFC) | Mafeteng, Lesotho | |
| 12 | 9,927.38 miles (15,976.52 km) S | Lesobeng Airport (LES) | Lesobeng, Lesotho | |
| 13 | 9,914.54 miles (15,955.86 km) S | Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) | Pietermaritzburg, South Africa | |
| 14 | 9,909.92 miles (15,948.44 km) S | King Shaka International (DUR) | Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 15 | 9,908.39 miles (15,945.98 km) S | Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) | Maseru, Lesotho | |