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How far is Chevak, AK, from Hay River?

The distance between Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) and Chevak (Chevak Airport) is 1624 miles / 2614 kilometers / 1412 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Hay River (YHY) to Chevak (VAK) is 2434 miles / 3917 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 130 hours 7 minutes.

Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport – Chevak Airport

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Distance from Hay River to Chevak

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1624.486 miles
  • 2614.356 kilometers
  • 1411.639 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
  • 1618.498 miles
  • 2604.721 kilometers
  • 1406.437 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 Chevak?

The estimated flight time from Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport to Chevak Airport is 3 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) and Chevak Airport (VAK)

On average, flying from Hay River to Chevak generates about 188 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 188 kilograms equals 413 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 Chevak

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

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 Chevak Airport
City: Chevak, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: VAK
ICAO Code: PAVA
Coordinates: 61°32′1″N, 165°35′2″W