How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Hay River?
The distance between Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 1040 miles / 1674 kilometers / 904 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Hay River (YHY) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 1639 miles / 2638 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 3 minutes.
Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport – Fairbanks International Airport
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Distance from Hay River to Fairbanks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Hay River to Fairbanks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1039.889 miles
- 1673.540 kilometers
- 903.639 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- 1036.077 miles
- 1667.404 kilometers
- 900.326 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 Fairbanks?
The estimated flight time from Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 2 hours and 28 minutes.
What is the time difference between Hay River and Fairbanks?
Flight carbon footprint between Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
On average, flying from Hay River to Fairbanks generates about 153 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 153 kilograms equals 338 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Hay River to Fairbanks
See the map of the shortest flight path between Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
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 | Fairbanks International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fairbanks, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | FAI |
| ICAO Code: | PAFA |
| Coordinates: | 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″W |