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How far is Resolute Bay from Hay River?

The distance between Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) and Resolute Bay (Resolute Bay Airport) is 1092 miles / 1758 kilometers / 949 nautical miles.

Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport – Resolute Bay Airport

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Distance from Hay River to Resolute Bay

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1092.084 miles
  • 1757.538 kilometers
  • 948.995 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
  • 1088.582 miles
  • 1751.903 kilometers
  • 945.952 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 Resolute Bay?

The estimated flight time from Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport to Resolute Bay Airport is 2 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) and Resolute Bay Airport (YRB)

On average, flying from Hay River to Resolute Bay generates about 156 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 156 kilograms equals 345 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Hay River to Resolute Bay

See the map of the shortest flight path between Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) and Resolute Bay Airport (YRB).

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 Resolute Bay Airport
City: Resolute Bay
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YRB
ICAO Code: CYRB
Coordinates: 74°43′0″N, 94°58′9″W