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How far is Hay River from Wunnumin Lake?

The distance between Wunnumin Lake (Wunnumin Lake Airport) and Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) is 1133 miles / 1824 kilometers / 985 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wunnumin Lake (WNN) to Hay River (YHY) is 2075 miles / 3340 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 12 minutes.

Wunnumin Lake Airport – Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport

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Distance from Wunnumin Lake to Hay River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1133.500 miles
  • 1824.191 kilometers
  • 984.984 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
  • 1130.118 miles
  • 1818.748 kilometers
  • 982.046 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 Wunnumin Lake to Hay River?

The estimated flight time from Wunnumin Lake Airport to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport is 2 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wunnumin Lake Airport (WNN) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY)

On average, flying from Wunnumin Lake to Hay River generates about 158 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 158 kilograms equals 349 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Wunnumin Lake to Hay River

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wunnumin Lake Airport (WNN) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY).

Airport information

Origin Wunnumin Lake Airport
City: Wunnumin Lake
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: WNN
ICAO Code: CKL3
Coordinates: 52°53′38″N, 89°17′21″W
Destination 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