How far is Sitka, AK, from Hay River?
The distance between Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) and Sitka (Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport) is 745 miles / 1198 kilometers / 647 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Hay River (YHY) to Sitka (SIT) is 1351 miles / 2175 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 1 minutes.
Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport – Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport
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Distance from Hay River to Sitka
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Hay River to Sitka. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 744.505 miles
- 1198.165 kilometers
- 646.957 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- 742.011 miles
- 1194.152 kilometers
- 644.790 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 Sitka?
The estimated flight time from Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport to Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport is 1 hour and 54 minutes.
What is the time difference between Hay River and Sitka?
The time difference between Hay River and Sitka is 2 hours. Sitka is 2 hours behind Hay River.
Flight carbon footprint between Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) and Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT)
On average, flying from Hay River to Sitka generates about 129 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 129 kilograms equals 285 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 Sitka
See the map of the shortest flight path between Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) and Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT).
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 | Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sitka, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SIT |
| ICAO Code: | PASI |
| Coordinates: | 57°2′49″N, 135°21′43″W |