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How far is Gander from Hay River?

The distance between Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) and Gander (Gander International Airport) is 2471 miles / 3977 kilometers / 2147 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Hay River (YHY) to Gander (YQX) is 4782 miles / 7696 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 105 hours 30 minutes.

Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport – Gander International Airport

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2471
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3977
Kilometers
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2147
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
5 h 10 min
Time Difference
3 h 30 min
CO2 emission
272 kg

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Distance from Hay River to Gander

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2471.104 miles
  • 3976.856 kilometers
  • 2147.331 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
  • 2463.472 miles
  • 3964.574 kilometers
  • 2140.699 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 Gander?

The estimated flight time from Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport to Gander International Airport is 5 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) and Gander International Airport (YQX)

On average, flying from Hay River to Gander generates about 272 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 272 kilograms equals 599 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 Gander

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

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 Gander International Airport
City: Gander
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQX
ICAO Code: CYQX
Coordinates: 48°56′12″N, 54°34′5″W