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How far is Haines, AK, from Hay River?

The distance between Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) and Haines (Haines Airport) is 690 miles / 1110 kilometers / 599 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Hay River (YHY) to Haines (HNS) is 1118 miles / 1799 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 57 minutes.

Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport – Haines Airport

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Distance from Hay River to Haines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 689.749 miles
  • 1110.043 kilometers
  • 599.376 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
  • 687.275 miles
  • 1106.062 kilometers
  • 597.226 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 Haines?

The estimated flight time from Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport to Haines Airport is 1 hour and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) and Haines Airport (HNS)

On average, flying from Hay River to Haines generates about 123 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 123 kilograms equals 272 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 Haines

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

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 Haines Airport
City: Haines, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: HNS
ICAO Code: PAHN
Coordinates: 59°14′37″N, 135°31′26″W