How far is Hay River from Sitka, AK?
The distance between Sitka (Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport) and Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) is 745 miles / 1198 kilometers / 647 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Sitka (SIT) to Hay River (YHY) is 1351 miles / 2175 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 1 minutes.
Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport – Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport
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Distance from Sitka to Hay River
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sitka to Hay River. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 744.505 miles
- 1198.165 kilometers
- 646.957 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- 742.011 miles
- 1194.152 kilometers
- 644.790 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 Sitka to Hay River?
The estimated flight time from Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport is 1 hour and 54 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sitka and Hay River?
The time difference between Sitka and Hay River is 2 hours. Hay River is 2 hours ahead of Sitka.
Flight carbon footprint between Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY)
On average, flying from Sitka to Hay River generates about 129 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 129 kilograms equals 285 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Sitka to Hay River
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY).
Airport information
| Origin | Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sitka, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SIT |
| ICAO Code: | PASI |
| Coordinates: | 57°2′49″N, 135°21′43″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 |