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How far is Hay River from King Salmon, AK?

The distance between King Salmon (King Salmon Airport) and Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) is 1412 miles / 2272 kilometers / 1227 nautical miles.

King Salmon Airport – Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport

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Distance from King Salmon to Hay River

There are several ways to calculate the distance from King Salmon to Hay River. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1411.626 miles
  • 2271.792 kilometers
  • 1226.669 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
  • 1406.550 miles
  • 2263.623 kilometers
  • 1222.259 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 King Salmon to Hay River?

The estimated flight time from King Salmon Airport to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport is 3 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between King Salmon Airport (AKN) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY)

On average, flying from King Salmon to Hay River generates about 174 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 174 kilograms equals 383 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from King Salmon to Hay River

See the map of the shortest flight path between King Salmon Airport (AKN) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY).

Airport information

Origin King Salmon Airport
City: King Salmon, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AKN
ICAO Code: PAKN
Coordinates: 58°40′36″N, 156°38′56″W
Destination Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport
City: Hay River
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YHY
ICAO Code: CYHY
Coordinates: 60°50′22″N, 115°46′58″W