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How far is Quaqtaq from Hay River?

The distance between Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) and Quaqtaq (Quaqtaq Airport) is 1523 miles / 2450 kilometers / 1323 nautical miles.

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

Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport – Quaqtaq Airport

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Distance from Hay River to Quaqtaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1522.524 miles
  • 2450.265 kilometers
  • 1323.037 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
  • 1516.929 miles
  • 2441.260 kilometers
  • 1318.175 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 Quaqtaq?

The estimated flight time from Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport to Quaqtaq Airport is 3 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) and Quaqtaq Airport (YQC)

On average, flying from Hay River to Quaqtaq generates about 181 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 181 kilograms equals 399 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 Quaqtaq

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

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 Quaqtaq Airport
City: Quaqtaq
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQC
ICAO Code: CYHA
Coordinates: 61°2′47″N, 69°37′4″W