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How far is Sanikiluaq from Hay River?

The distance between Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) and Sanikiluaq (Sanikiluaq Airport) is 1331 miles / 2142 kilometers / 1157 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Hay River (YHY) to Sanikiluaq (YSK) is 3101 miles / 4991 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 65 hours 49 minutes.

Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport – Sanikiluaq Airport

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1331
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2142
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1157
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Distance from Hay River to Sanikiluaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1331.112 miles
  • 2142.217 kilometers
  • 1156.705 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
  • 1326.497 miles
  • 2134.790 kilometers
  • 1152.694 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 Sanikiluaq?

The estimated flight time from Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport to Sanikiluaq Airport is 3 hours and 1 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) and Sanikiluaq Airport (YSK)

On average, flying from Hay River to Sanikiluaq generates about 169 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 169 kilograms equals 372 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 Sanikiluaq

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

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 Sanikiluaq Airport
City: Sanikiluaq
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YSK
ICAO Code: CYSK
Coordinates: 56°32′16″N, 79°14′48″W