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How far is Akulivik from Hay River?

The distance between Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) and Akulivik (Akulivik Airport) is 1255 miles / 2019 kilometers / 1090 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Hay River (YHY) to Akulivik (AKV) is 3099 miles / 4987 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 65 hours 43 minutes.

Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport – Akulivik Airport

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1255
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1090
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Distance from Hay River to Akulivik

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1254.550 miles
  • 2019.002 kilometers
  • 1090.174 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
  • 1249.946 miles
  • 2011.593 kilometers
  • 1086.173 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 Akulivik?

The estimated flight time from Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport to Akulivik Airport is 2 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) and Akulivik Airport (AKV)

On average, flying from Hay River to Akulivik generates about 164 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 164 kilograms equals 361 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 Akulivik

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

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 Akulivik Airport
City: Akulivik
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: AKV
ICAO Code: CYKO
Coordinates: 60°49′6″N, 78°8′54″W