How far is Hay River from Fairbanks, AK?
The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) is 1040 miles / 1674 kilometers / 904 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Hay River (YHY) is 1639 miles / 2637 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 3 minutes.
Fairbanks International Airport – Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport
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Distance from Fairbanks to Hay River
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fairbanks to Hay River. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1039.889 miles
- 1673.540 kilometers
- 903.639 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- 1036.077 miles
- 1667.404 kilometers
- 900.326 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 Fairbanks to Hay River?
The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport is 2 hours and 28 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fairbanks and Hay River?
Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY)
On average, flying from Fairbanks to Hay River generates about 153 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 153 kilograms equals 338 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Fairbanks to Hay River
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY).
Airport information
| Origin | Fairbanks International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fairbanks, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | FAI |
| ICAO Code: | PAFA |
| Coordinates: | 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″W |
| Destination | Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Hay River |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YHY |
| ICAO Code: | CYHY |
| Coordinates: | 60°50′22″N, 115°46′58″W |