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How far is Hay River from Yakataga, AK?

The distance between Yakataga (Yakataga Airport) and Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) is 908 miles / 1462 kilometers / 789 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Yakataga (CYT) to Hay River (YHY) is 1804 miles / 2904 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 27 minutes.

Yakataga Airport – Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport

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Distance from Yakataga to Hay River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 908.360 miles
  • 1461.864 kilometers
  • 789.344 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
  • 905.049 miles
  • 1456.534 kilometers
  • 786.466 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 Yakataga to Hay River?

The estimated flight time from Yakataga Airport to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport is 2 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Yakataga Airport (CYT) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY)

On average, flying from Yakataga to Hay River generates about 144 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 144 kilograms equals 318 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Yakataga to Hay River

See the map of the shortest flight path between Yakataga Airport (CYT) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY).

Airport information

Origin Yakataga Airport
City: Yakataga, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CYT
ICAO Code: PACY
Coordinates: 60°4′55″N, 142°29′34″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