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How far is Hay River from Edmonton?

The distance between Edmonton (Edmonton International Airport) and Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) is 528 miles / 849 kilometers / 458 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Edmonton (YEG) to Hay River (YHY) is 698 miles / 1123 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 2 minutes.

Edmonton International Airport – Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport

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Distance from Edmonton to Hay River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 527.543 miles
  • 848.998 kilometers
  • 458.422 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
  • 526.734 miles
  • 847.696 kilometers
  • 457.719 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 Edmonton to Hay River?

The estimated flight time from Edmonton International Airport to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport is 1 hour and 29 minutes.

What is the time difference between Edmonton and Hay River?

There is no time difference between Edmonton and Hay River.

Flight carbon footprint between Edmonton International Airport (YEG) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY)

On average, flying from Edmonton to Hay River generates about 103 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 103 kilograms equals 226 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Edmonton International Airport (YEG) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY).

Airport information

Origin Edmonton International Airport
City: Edmonton
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YEG
ICAO Code: CYEG
Coordinates: 53°18′34″N, 113°34′48″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

Airlines flying from Edmonton (YEG) to Hay River (YHY)

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