How far is Hay River from Skagway, AK?
The distance between Skagway (Skagway Airport) and Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) is 678 miles / 1092 kilometers / 589 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Skagway (SGY) to Hay River (YHY) is 1094 miles / 1761 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 57 minutes.
Skagway Airport – Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport
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Distance from Skagway to Hay River
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Skagway to Hay River. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 678.325 miles
- 1091.658 kilometers
- 589.448 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- 675.881 miles
- 1087.725 kilometers
- 587.324 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 Skagway to Hay River?
The estimated flight time from Skagway Airport to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport is 1 hour and 47 minutes.
What is the time difference between Skagway and Hay River?
The time difference between Skagway and Hay River is 2 hours. Hay River is 2 hours ahead of Skagway.
Flight carbon footprint between Skagway Airport (SGY) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY)
On average, flying from Skagway to Hay River generates about 122 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 122 kilograms equals 269 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Skagway to Hay River
See the map of the shortest flight path between Skagway Airport (SGY) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY).
Airport information
| Origin | Skagway Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Skagway, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SGY |
| ICAO Code: | PAGY |
| Coordinates: | 59°27′36″N, 135°18′57″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 |