How far is Kotzebue, AK, from Hay River?
The distance between Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 1451 miles / 2335 kilometers / 1261 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Hay River (YHY) to Kotzebue (OTZ) is 2369 miles / 3813 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 130 hours 14 minutes.
Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport
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Distance from Hay River to Kotzebue
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Hay River to Kotzebue. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1451.043 miles
- 2335.228 kilometers
- 1260.922 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- 1445.674 miles
- 2326.587 kilometers
- 1256.257 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 Kotzebue?
The estimated flight time from Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 3 hours and 14 minutes.
What is the time difference between Hay River and Kotzebue?
The time difference between Hay River and Kotzebue is 2 hours. Kotzebue is 2 hours behind Hay River.
Flight carbon footprint between Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)
On average, flying from Hay River to Kotzebue generates about 176 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 176 kilograms equals 389 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 Kotzebue
See the map of the shortest flight path between Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ).
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 | Ralph Wien Memorial Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kotzebue, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | OTZ |
| ICAO Code: | PAOT |
| Coordinates: | 66°53′4″N, 162°35′56″W |