How far is Hughes, AK, from Hay River?
The distance between Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) and Hughes (Hughes Airport (Alaska)) is 1224 miles / 1970 kilometers / 1064 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Hay River (YHY) to Hughes (HUS) is 1974 miles / 3177 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 67 hours 8 minutes.
Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport – Hughes Airport (Alaska)
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Distance from Hay River to Hughes
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Hay River to Hughes. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1224.200 miles
- 1970.159 kilometers
- 1063.801 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- 1219.701 miles
- 1962.919 kilometers
- 1059.892 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 Hughes?
The estimated flight time from Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport to Hughes Airport (Alaska) is 2 hours and 49 minutes.
What is the time difference between Hay River and Hughes?
The time difference between Hay River and Hughes is 2 hours. Hughes is 2 hours behind Hay River.
Flight carbon footprint between Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS)
On average, flying from Hay River to Hughes generates about 162 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 162 kilograms equals 358 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 Hughes
See the map of the shortest flight path between Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS).
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 | Hughes Airport (Alaska) |
|---|---|
| City: | Hughes, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | HUS |
| ICAO Code: | PAHU |
| Coordinates: | 66°2′27″N, 154°15′46″W |