How far is Yakutat, AK, from Hay River?
The distance between Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) and Yakutat (Yakutat Airport) is 824 miles / 1326 kilometers / 716 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Hay River (YHY) to Yakutat (YAK) is 1463 miles / 2354 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 52 hours 59 minutes.
Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport – Yakutat Airport
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Distance from Hay River to Yakutat
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Hay River to Yakutat. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 824.111 miles
- 1326.278 kilometers
- 716.133 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- 821.131 miles
- 1321.483 kilometers
- 713.544 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 Yakutat?
The estimated flight time from Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport to Yakutat Airport is 2 hours and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Hay River and Yakutat?
The time difference between Hay River and Yakutat is 2 hours. Yakutat is 2 hours behind Hay River.
Flight carbon footprint between Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) and Yakutat Airport (YAK)
On average, flying from Hay River to Yakutat generates about 137 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 137 kilograms equals 302 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 Yakutat
See the map of the shortest flight path between Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) and Yakutat Airport (YAK).
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 | Yakutat Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Yakutat, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | YAK |
| ICAO Code: | PAYA |
| Coordinates: | 59°30′11″N, 139°39′36″W |