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How far is Cat Lake from Haines, AK?

The distance between Haines (Haines Airport) and Cat Lake (Cat Lake Airport) is 1758 miles / 2829 kilometers / 1527 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Haines (HNS) to Cat Lake (YAC) is 2533 miles / 4077 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 54 hours 56 minutes.

Haines Airport – Cat Lake Airport

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1758
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Distance from Haines to Cat Lake

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Haines to Cat Lake. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1757.615 miles
  • 2828.607 kilometers
  • 1527.326 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
  • 1752.004 miles
  • 2819.576 kilometers
  • 1522.449 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 Haines to Cat Lake?

The estimated flight time from Haines Airport to Cat Lake Airport is 3 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Haines Airport (HNS) and Cat Lake Airport (YAC)

On average, flying from Haines to Cat Lake generates about 197 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 197 kilograms equals 434 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Haines to Cat Lake

See the map of the shortest flight path between Haines Airport (HNS) and Cat Lake Airport (YAC).

Airport information

Origin Haines Airport
City: Haines, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: HNS
ICAO Code: PAHN
Coordinates: 59°14′37″N, 135°31′26″W
Destination Cat Lake Airport
City: Cat Lake
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YAC
ICAO Code: CYAC
Coordinates: 51°43′37″N, 91°49′27″W