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How far is Hay River from Kuujjuarapik?

The distance between Kuujjuarapik (Kuujjuarapik Airport) and Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) is 1424 miles / 2292 kilometers / 1238 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kuujjuarapik (YGW) to Hay River (YHY) is 3051 miles / 4910 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 64 hours 40 minutes.

Kuujjuarapik Airport – Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport

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Distance from Kuujjuarapik to Hay River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1424.120 miles
  • 2291.898 kilometers
  • 1237.526 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
  • 1419.298 miles
  • 2284.138 kilometers
  • 1233.336 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 Kuujjuarapik to Hay River?

The estimated flight time from Kuujjuarapik Airport to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport is 3 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kuujjuarapik Airport (YGW) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY)

On average, flying from Kuujjuarapik to Hay River generates about 175 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 175 kilograms equals 385 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Kuujjuarapik Airport
City: Kuujjuarapik
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YGW
ICAO Code: CYGW
Coordinates: 55°16′54″N, 77°45′55″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