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How far is Muskrat Dam from Hay River?

The distance between Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) and Muskrat Dam (Muskrat Dam Airport) is 1030 miles / 1658 kilometers / 895 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Hay River (YHY) to Muskrat Dam (MSA) is 2105 miles / 3388 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 59 minutes.

Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport – Muskrat Dam Airport

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Distance from Hay River to Muskrat Dam

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1030.013 miles
  • 1657.645 kilometers
  • 895.057 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
  • 1026.941 miles
  • 1652.701 kilometers
  • 892.387 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 Muskrat Dam?

The estimated flight time from Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport to Muskrat Dam Airport is 2 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) and Muskrat Dam Airport (MSA)

On average, flying from Hay River to Muskrat Dam generates about 153 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 153 kilograms equals 337 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Hay River to Muskrat Dam

See the map of the shortest flight path between Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) and Muskrat Dam Airport (MSA).

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 Muskrat Dam Airport
City: Muskrat Dam
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: MSA
ICAO Code: CZMD
Coordinates: 53°26′29″N, 91°45′46″W