How far is Hay River from Wales, AK?
The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) is 1617 miles / 2602 kilometers / 1405 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Hay River (YHY) is 2471 miles / 3977 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 146 hours 14 minutes.
Wales Airport (Alaska) – Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport
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Distance from Wales to Hay River
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Wales to Hay River. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1616.784 miles
- 2601.962 kilometers
- 1404.947 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- 1610.762 miles
- 2592.271 kilometers
- 1399.714 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 Wales to Hay River?
The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport is 3 hours and 33 minutes.
What is the time difference between Wales and Hay River?
The time difference between Wales and Hay River is 2 hours. Hay River is 2 hours ahead of Wales.
Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY)
On average, flying from Wales to Hay River generates about 187 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 187 kilograms equals 412 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Wales to Hay River
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY).
Airport information
| Origin | Wales Airport (Alaska) |
|---|---|
| City: | Wales, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | WAA |
| ICAO Code: | PAIW |
| Coordinates: | 65°37′21″N, 168°5′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 |