How far is Nome, AK, from Hay River?
The distance between Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) and Nome (Nome Airport) is 1559 miles / 2509 kilometers / 1355 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Hay River (YHY) to Nome (OME) is 2423 miles / 3899 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 129 hours 52 minutes.
Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport – Nome Airport
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Distance from Hay River to Nome
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Hay River to Nome. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1559.226 miles
- 2509.330 kilometers
- 1354.930 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- 1553.426 miles
- 2499.997 kilometers
- 1349.890 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 Nome?
The estimated flight time from Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport to Nome Airport is 3 hours and 27 minutes.
What is the time difference between Hay River and Nome?
The time difference between Hay River and Nome is 2 hours. Nome is 2 hours behind Hay River.
Flight carbon footprint between Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) and Nome Airport (OME)
On average, flying from Hay River to Nome generates about 183 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 183 kilograms equals 404 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 Nome
See the map of the shortest flight path between Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) and Nome Airport (OME).
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 | Nome Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nome, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | OME |
| ICAO Code: | PAOM |
| Coordinates: | 64°30′43″N, 165°26′42″W |