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How far is Hay River from Gustavus, AK?

The distance between Gustavus (Gustavus Airport) and Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) is 715 miles / 1151 kilometers / 621 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Gustavus (GST) to Hay River (YHY) is 1264 miles / 2035 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 55 minutes.

Gustavus Airport – Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport

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Distance from Gustavus to Hay River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 715.139 miles
  • 1150.905 kilometers
  • 621.439 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
  • 712.625 miles
  • 1146.859 kilometers
  • 619.255 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 Gustavus to Hay River?

The estimated flight time from Gustavus Airport to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport is 1 hour and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gustavus Airport (GST) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY)

On average, flying from Gustavus to Hay River generates about 126 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 126 kilograms equals 278 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Gustavus Airport
City: Gustavus, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GST
ICAO Code: PAGS
Coordinates: 58°25′31″N, 135°42′25″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