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How far is Hay River from Aleknagik, AK?

The distance between Aleknagik (Aleknagik Airport) and Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) is 1460 miles / 2349 kilometers / 1269 nautical miles.

Aleknagik Airport – Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport

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Distance from Aleknagik to Hay River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1459.839 miles
  • 2349.384 kilometers
  • 1268.566 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
  • 1454.553 miles
  • 2340.875 kilometers
  • 1263.972 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 Aleknagik to Hay River?

The estimated flight time from Aleknagik Airport to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport is 3 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Aleknagik Airport (WKK) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY)

On average, flying from Aleknagik to Hay River generates about 177 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 177 kilograms equals 390 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Aleknagik to Hay River

See the map of the shortest flight path between Aleknagik Airport (WKK) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY).

Airport information

Origin Aleknagik Airport
City: Aleknagik, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: WKK
ICAO Code: 5A8
Coordinates: 59°16′57″N, 158°37′4″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