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How far is Haines, AK, from Cat Lake?

The distance between Cat Lake (Cat Lake Airport) and Haines (Haines Airport) is 1758 miles / 2829 kilometers / 1527 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cat Lake (YAC) to Haines (HNS) is 2530 miles / 4071 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 54 hours 47 minutes.

Cat Lake Airport – Haines Airport

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1758
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2829
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1527
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Distance from Cat Lake to Haines

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cat Lake to Haines. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1757.615 miles
  • 2828.607 kilometers
  • 1527.326 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
  • 1752.004 miles
  • 2819.576 kilometers
  • 1522.449 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 Cat Lake to Haines?

The estimated flight time from Cat Lake Airport to Haines Airport is 3 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cat Lake Airport (YAC) and Haines Airport (HNS)

On average, flying from Cat Lake to Haines generates about 197 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 197 kilograms equals 434 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Cat Lake to Haines

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cat Lake Airport (YAC) and Haines Airport (HNS).

Airport information

Origin Cat Lake Airport
City: Cat Lake
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YAC
ICAO Code: CYAC
Coordinates: 51°43′37″N, 91°49′27″W
Destination Haines Airport
City: Haines, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: HNS
ICAO Code: PAHN
Coordinates: 59°14′37″N, 135°31′26″W