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How far is Hay River from Hoonah, AK?

The distance between Hoonah (Hoonah Airport) and Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) is 714 miles / 1149 kilometers / 620 nautical miles.

Hoonah Airport – Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport

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714
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1149
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620
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Distance from Hoonah to Hay River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 713.993 miles
  • 1149.060 kilometers
  • 620.443 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
  • 711.510 miles
  • 1145.064 kilometers
  • 618.285 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 Hoonah to Hay River?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Hoonah Airport (HNH) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY)

On average, flying from Hoonah 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 from Hoonah to Hay River

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

Airport information

Origin Hoonah Airport
City: Hoonah, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: HNH
ICAO Code: PAOH
Coordinates: 58°5′45″N, 135°24′36″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