How far is Hay River from Yakutat, AK?
The distance between Yakutat (Yakutat Airport) and Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) is 824 miles / 1326 kilometers / 716 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Yakutat (YAK) to Hay River (YHY) is 1463 miles / 2354 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 52 hours 59 minutes.
Yakutat Airport – Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport
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Distance from Yakutat to Hay River
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Yakutat to Hay River. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 824.111 miles
- 1326.278 kilometers
- 716.133 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- 821.131 miles
- 1321.483 kilometers
- 713.544 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 Yakutat to Hay River?
The estimated flight time from Yakutat Airport to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport is 2 hours and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Yakutat and Hay River?
The time difference between Yakutat and Hay River is 2 hours. Hay River is 2 hours ahead of Yakutat.
Flight carbon footprint between Yakutat Airport (YAK) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY)
On average, flying from Yakutat to Hay River generates about 137 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 137 kilograms equals 302 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Yakutat to Hay River
See the map of the shortest flight path between Yakutat Airport (YAK) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY).
Airport information
| Origin | Yakutat Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Yakutat, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | YAK |
| ICAO Code: | PAYA |
| Coordinates: | 59°30′11″N, 139°39′36″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 |