How far is Skagway, AK, from Hay River?
The distance between Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) and Skagway (Skagway Airport) is 678 miles / 1092 kilometers / 589 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Hay River (YHY) to Skagway (SGY) is 1094 miles / 1761 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 57 minutes.
Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport – Skagway Airport
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Distance from Hay River to Skagway
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Hay River to Skagway. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 678.325 miles
- 1091.658 kilometers
- 589.448 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- 675.881 miles
- 1087.725 kilometers
- 587.324 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 Skagway?
The estimated flight time from Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport to Skagway Airport is 1 hour and 47 minutes.
What is the time difference between Hay River and Skagway?
The time difference between Hay River and Skagway is 2 hours. Skagway is 2 hours behind Hay River.
Flight carbon footprint between Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) and Skagway Airport (SGY)
On average, flying from Hay River to Skagway generates about 122 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 122 kilograms equals 269 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 Skagway
See the map of the shortest flight path between Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) and Skagway Airport (SGY).
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 | Skagway Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Skagway, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SGY |
| ICAO Code: | PAGY |
| Coordinates: | 59°27′36″N, 135°18′57″W |