How far is Hay River from Nome, AK?
The distance between Nome (Nome Airport) and Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) is 1559 miles / 2509 kilometers / 1355 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Nome (OME) to Hay River (YHY) is 2423 miles / 3899 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 129 hours 51 minutes.
Nome Airport – Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport
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Distance from Nome to Hay River
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nome to Hay River. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1559.226 miles
- 2509.330 kilometers
- 1354.930 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- 1553.426 miles
- 2499.997 kilometers
- 1349.890 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 Nome to Hay River?
The estimated flight time from Nome Airport to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport is 3 hours and 27 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nome and Hay River?
The time difference between Nome and Hay River is 2 hours. Hay River is 2 hours ahead of Nome.
Flight carbon footprint between Nome Airport (OME) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY)
On average, flying from Nome to Hay River generates about 183 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 183 kilograms equals 404 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Nome to Hay River
See the map of the shortest flight path between Nome Airport (OME) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY).
Airport information
| Origin | Nome Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nome, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | OME |
| ICAO Code: | PAOM |
| Coordinates: | 64°30′43″N, 165°26′42″W |
| Destination | Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Hay River |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YHY |
| ICAO Code: | CYHY |
| Coordinates: | 60°50′22″N, 115°46′58″W |