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How far is Kangirsuk from Hay River?

The distance between Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) and Kangirsuk (Kangirsuk Airport) is 1536 miles / 2471 kilometers / 1334 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Hay River (YHY) to Kangirsuk (YKG) is 3412 miles / 5491 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 86 hours 17 minutes.

Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport – Kangirsuk Airport

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Distance from Hay River to Kangirsuk

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1535.699 miles
  • 2471.468 kilometers
  • 1334.486 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
  • 1530.097 miles
  • 2462.453 kilometers
  • 1329.618 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 Kangirsuk?

The estimated flight time from Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport to Kangirsuk Airport is 3 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) and Kangirsuk Airport (YKG)

On average, flying from Hay River to Kangirsuk generates about 182 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 182 kilograms equals 401 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 Kangirsuk

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

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 Kangirsuk Airport
City: Kangirsuk
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YKG
ICAO Code: CYAS
Coordinates: 60°1′37″N, 69°59′57″W