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How far is Hay River from Akutan, AK?

The distance between Akutan (Akutan Seaplane Base) and Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) is 1870 miles / 3010 kilometers / 1625 nautical miles.

Akutan Seaplane Base – Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport

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Distance from Akutan to Hay River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1870.416 miles
  • 3010.143 kilometers
  • 1625.347 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
  • 1864.112 miles
  • 2999.998 kilometers
  • 1619.869 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 Akutan to Hay River?

The estimated flight time from Akutan Seaplane Base to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport is 4 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY)

On average, flying from Akutan to Hay River generates about 206 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 206 kilograms equals 454 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Akutan to Hay River

See the map of the shortest flight path between Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY).

Airport information

Origin Akutan Seaplane Base
City: Akutan, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: KQA
ICAO Code: KQA
Coordinates: 54°7′56″N, 165°47′6″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