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How far is Holy Cross, AK, from Hay River?

The distance between Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) and Holy Cross (Holy Cross Airport) is 1430 miles / 2301 kilometers / 1243 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Hay River (YHY) to Holy Cross (HCR) is 2195 miles / 3533 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 102 hours 48 minutes.

Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport – Holy Cross Airport

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Distance from Hay River to Holy Cross

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1429.948 miles
  • 2301.279 kilometers
  • 1242.591 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
  • 1424.662 miles
  • 2292.772 kilometers
  • 1237.998 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 Holy Cross?

The estimated flight time from Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport to Holy Cross Airport is 3 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) and Holy Cross Airport (HCR)

On average, flying from Hay River to Holy Cross generates about 175 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 175 kilograms equals 386 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 Holy Cross

See the map of the shortest flight path between Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) and Holy Cross Airport (HCR).

Airport information

Origin Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport
City: Hay River
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YHY
ICAO Code: CYHY
Coordinates: 60°50′22″N, 115°46′58″W
Destination Holy Cross Airport
City: Holy Cross, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: HCR
ICAO Code: PAHC
Coordinates: 62°11′17″N, 159°46′29″W