How far is Bethel, AK, from Hay River?

The distance between Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) and Bethel (Bethel Airport) is 1525 miles / 2455 kilometers / 1326 nautical miles.

Distance from Hay River to Bethel

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 1525.417 miles
• 2454.921 kilometers
• 1325.551 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

• 1519.821 miles
• 2445.915 kilometers
• 1320.688 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 Hay River to Bethel?

The estimated flight time from Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport to Bethel Airport is 3 hours and 23 minutes.

What is the time difference between Hay River and Bethel?

The time difference between Hay River and Bethel is 2 hours. Bethel is 2 hours behind Hay River.

Flight carbon footprint between Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) and Bethel Airport (BET)

On average, flying from Hay River to Bethel generates about 181 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 181 kilograms equals 399 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Hay River to Bethel

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

Airport information

Origin	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

Destination	Bethel Airport
City:	Bethel, AK
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	BET
ICAO Code:	PABE
Coordinates:	60°46′47″N, 161°50′16″W