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How far is Gillam from Hay River?

The distance between Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) and Gillam (Gillam Airport) is 818 miles / 1316 kilometers / 710 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Hay River (YHY) to Gillam (YGX) is 1721 miles / 2770 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 35 minutes.

Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport – Gillam Airport

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Distance from Hay River to Gillam

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 817.561 miles
  • 1315.737 kilometers
  • 710.441 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
  • 814.871 miles
  • 1311.407 kilometers
  • 708.103 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 Gillam?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) and Gillam Airport (YGX)

On average, flying from Hay River to Gillam generates about 136 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 136 kilograms equals 301 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 Gillam

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

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 Gillam Airport
City: Gillam
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YGX
ICAO Code: CYGX
Coordinates: 56°21′26″N, 94°42′38″W