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How far is Hay River from Ketchikan, AK?

The distance between Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) and Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) is 693 miles / 1116 kilometers / 603 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ketchikan (KTN) to Hay River (YHY) is 1309 miles / 2106 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 57 minutes.

Ketchikan International Airport – Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport

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Distance from Ketchikan to Hay River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 693.431 miles
  • 1115.969 kilometers
  • 602.575 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
  • 691.376 miles
  • 1112.661 kilometers
  • 600.789 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 Ketchikan to Hay River?

The estimated flight time from Ketchikan International Airport to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport is 1 hour and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY)

On average, flying from Ketchikan to Hay River generates about 124 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 124 kilograms equals 273 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY).

Airport information

Origin Ketchikan International Airport
City: Ketchikan, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: KTN
ICAO Code: PAKT
Coordinates: 55°21′19″N, 131°42′38″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