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How far is Ilulissat from Hay River?

The distance between Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) and Ilulissat (Ilulissat Airport) is 1879 miles / 3023 kilometers / 1632 nautical miles.

Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport – Ilulissat Airport

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Distance from Hay River to Ilulissat

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1878.642 miles
  • 3023.381 kilometers
  • 1632.495 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
  • 1871.616 miles
  • 3012.074 kilometers
  • 1626.390 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 Hay River to Ilulissat?

The estimated flight time from Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport to Ilulissat Airport is 4 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) and Ilulissat Airport (JAV)

On average, flying from Hay River to Ilulissat generates about 206 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 206 kilograms equals 455 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Hay River to Ilulissat

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Ilulissat Airport
City: Ilulissat
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: JAV
ICAO Code: BGJN
Coordinates: 69°14′35″N, 51°3′25″W