How far is Wales, AK, from Hay River?
The distance between Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 1617 miles / 2602 kilometers / 1405 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Hay River (YHY) to Wales (WAA) is 2471 miles / 3977 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 146 hours 14 minutes.
Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)
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Distance from Hay River to Wales
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Hay River to Wales. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1616.784 miles
- 2601.962 kilometers
- 1404.947 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- 1610.762 miles
- 2592.271 kilometers
- 1399.714 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 Wales?
The estimated flight time from Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 3 hours and 33 minutes.
What is the time difference between Hay River and Wales?
The time difference between Hay River and Wales is 2 hours. Wales is 2 hours behind Hay River.
Flight carbon footprint between Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)
On average, flying from Hay River to Wales generates about 187 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 187 kilograms equals 412 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 Wales
See the map of the shortest flight path between Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).
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 | Wales Airport (Alaska) |
|---|---|
| City: | Wales, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | WAA |
| ICAO Code: | PAIW |
| Coordinates: | 65°37′21″N, 168°5′42″W |