How far is Wrangell, AK, from Hay River?
The distance between Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) and Wrangell (Wrangell Airport) is 667 miles / 1074 kilometers / 580 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Hay River (YHY) to Wrangell (WRG) is 1414 miles / 2276 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 51 minutes.
Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport – Wrangell Airport
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Distance from Hay River to Wrangell
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Hay River to Wrangell. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 667.308 miles
- 1073.929 kilometers
- 579.875 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- 665.182 miles
- 1070.507 kilometers
- 578.028 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 Wrangell?
The estimated flight time from Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport to Wrangell Airport is 1 hour and 45 minutes.
What is the time difference between Hay River and Wrangell?
The time difference between Hay River and Wrangell is 2 hours. Wrangell is 2 hours behind Hay River.
Flight carbon footprint between Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) and Wrangell Airport (WRG)
On average, flying from Hay River to Wrangell generates about 121 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 121 kilograms equals 267 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 Wrangell
See the map of the shortest flight path between Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) and Wrangell Airport (WRG).
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 | Wrangell Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Wrangell, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | WRG |
| ICAO Code: | PAWG |
| Coordinates: | 56°29′3″N, 132°22′11″W |