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How far is Quinhagak, AK, from Hay River?

The distance between Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) and Quinhagak (Quinhagak Airport) is 1552 miles / 2497 kilometers / 1349 nautical miles.

Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport – Quinhagak Airport

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Distance from Hay River to Quinhagak

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1551.842 miles
  • 2497.448 kilometers
  • 1348.514 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
  • 1546.196 miles
  • 2488.361 kilometers
  • 1343.607 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 Quinhagak?

The estimated flight time from Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport to Quinhagak Airport is 3 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) and Quinhagak Airport (KWN)

On average, flying from Hay River to Quinhagak generates about 183 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 183 kilograms equals 403 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Hay River to Quinhagak

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

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 Quinhagak Airport
City: Quinhagak, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: KWN
ICAO Code: PAQH
Coordinates: 59°45′18″N, 161°50′42″W