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How far is Hay River from Koliganek, AK?

The distance between Koliganek (Koliganek Airport) and Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) is 1404 miles / 2260 kilometers / 1220 nautical miles.

Koliganek Airport – Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport

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Distance from Koliganek to Hay River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1403.996 miles
  • 2259.512 kilometers
  • 1220.039 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
  • 1398.889 miles
  • 2251.294 kilometers
  • 1215.602 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 Koliganek to Hay River?

The estimated flight time from Koliganek Airport to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport is 3 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Koliganek Airport (KGK) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY)

On average, flying from Koliganek to Hay River generates about 173 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 173 kilograms equals 382 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Koliganek to Hay River

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

Airport information

Origin Koliganek Airport
City: Koliganek, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: KGK
ICAO Code: PAJZ
Coordinates: 59°43′35″N, 157°15′32″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