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How far is Kelowna from Hay River?

The distance between Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) and Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) is 766 miles / 1232 kilometers / 665 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Hay River (YHY) to Kelowna (YLW) is 1104 miles / 1776 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 4 minutes.

Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport – Kelowna International Airport

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Distance from Hay River to Kelowna

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 765.792 miles
  • 1232.422 kilometers
  • 665.455 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
  • 764.811 miles
  • 1230.844 kilometers
  • 664.602 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 Kelowna?

The estimated flight time from Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport to Kelowna International Airport is 1 hour and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) and Kelowna International Airport (YLW)

On average, flying from Hay River to Kelowna generates about 132 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 132 kilograms equals 290 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 Kelowna

See the map of the shortest flight path between Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) and Kelowna International Airport (YLW).

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 Kelowna International Airport
City: Kelowna
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YLW
ICAO Code: CYLW
Coordinates: 49°57′21″N, 119°22′40″W