How far is Hay River from Wrangell, AK?
The distance between Wrangell (Wrangell Airport) and Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) is 667 miles / 1074 kilometers / 580 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Wrangell (WRG) to Hay River (YHY) is 1414 miles / 2276 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 54 minutes.
Wrangell Airport – Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport
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Distance from Wrangell to Hay River
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Wrangell to Hay River. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 667.308 miles
- 1073.929 kilometers
- 579.875 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- 665.182 miles
- 1070.507 kilometers
- 578.028 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 Wrangell to Hay River?
The estimated flight time from Wrangell Airport to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport is 1 hour and 45 minutes.
What is the time difference between Wrangell and Hay River?
Flight carbon footprint between Wrangell Airport (WRG) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY)
On average, flying from Wrangell to Hay River generates about 121 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 121 kilograms equals 267 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Wrangell to Hay River
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wrangell Airport (WRG) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY).
Airport information
| Origin | Wrangell Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Wrangell, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | WRG |
| ICAO Code: | PAWG |
| Coordinates: | 56°29′3″N, 132°22′11″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 |