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How far is Hay River from Igloolik?

The distance between Igloolik (Igloolik Airport) and Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) is 1132 miles / 1822 kilometers / 984 nautical miles.

Igloolik Airport – Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport

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Distance from Igloolik to Hay River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1132.421 miles
  • 1822.455 kilometers
  • 984.047 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
  • 1128.418 miles
  • 1816.013 kilometers
  • 980.569 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 Igloolik to Hay River?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Igloolik Airport (YGT) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY)

On average, flying from Igloolik 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 from Igloolik to Hay River

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

Airport information

Origin Igloolik Airport
City: Igloolik
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YGT
ICAO Code: CYGT
Coordinates: 69°21′52″N, 81°48′57″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