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How far is Kimmirut from Hay River?

The distance between Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) and Kimmirut (Kimmirut Airport) is 1476 miles / 2376 kilometers / 1283 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Hay River (YHY) to Kimmirut (YLC) is 4563 miles / 7343 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 120 hours 53 minutes.

Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport – Kimmirut Airport

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Distance from Hay River to Kimmirut

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1476.267 miles
  • 2375.822 kilometers
  • 1282.841 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
  • 1470.797 miles
  • 2367.018 kilometers
  • 1278.087 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 Kimmirut?

The estimated flight time from Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport to Kimmirut Airport is 3 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) and Kimmirut Airport (YLC)

On average, flying from Hay River to Kimmirut generates about 178 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 178 kilograms equals 392 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 Kimmirut

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

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 Kimmirut Airport
City: Kimmirut
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YLC
ICAO Code: CYLC
Coordinates: 62°50′59″N, 69°52′59″W