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How far is Hay River from Nanaimo?

The distance between Nanaimo (Nanaimo Airport) and Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) is 875 miles / 1408 kilometers / 760 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nanaimo (YCD) to Hay River (YHY) is 1287 miles / 2072 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 13 minutes.

Nanaimo Airport – Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport

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875
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1408
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760
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Distance from Nanaimo to Hay River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 875.084 miles
  • 1408.310 kilometers
  • 760.427 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
  • 873.838 miles
  • 1406.305 kilometers
  • 759.344 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 Nanaimo to Hay River?

The estimated flight time from Nanaimo Airport to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport is 2 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nanaimo Airport (YCD) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY)

On average, flying from Nanaimo to Hay River generates about 142 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 142 kilograms equals 312 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Nanaimo to Hay River

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

Airport information

Origin Nanaimo Airport
City: Nanaimo
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YCD
ICAO Code: CYCD
Coordinates: 49°3′8″N, 123°52′12″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