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How far is Deadhorse, AK, from Hay River?

The distance between Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) and Deadhorse (Deadhorse Airport) is 1119 miles / 1801 kilometers / 973 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Hay River (YHY) to Deadhorse (SCC) is 2128 miles / 3425 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 18 minutes.

Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport – Deadhorse Airport

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Distance from Hay River to Deadhorse

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1119.396 miles
  • 1801.494 kilometers
  • 972.729 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
  • 1115.493 miles
  • 1795.211 kilometers
  • 969.336 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 Deadhorse?

The estimated flight time from Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport to Deadhorse Airport is 2 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) and Deadhorse Airport (SCC)

On average, flying from Hay River to Deadhorse generates about 158 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 158 kilograms equals 348 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 Deadhorse

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

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 Deadhorse Airport
City: Deadhorse, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SCC
ICAO Code: PASC
Coordinates: 70°11′40″N, 148°27′53″W