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How far is Kuujjuaq from Hay River?

The distance between Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) and Kuujjuaq (Kuujjuaq Airport) is 1642 miles / 2643 kilometers / 1427 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Hay River (YHY) to Kuujjuaq (YVP) is 3414 miles / 5495 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 86 hours 9 minutes.

Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport – Kuujjuaq Airport

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Distance from Hay River to Kuujjuaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1642.126 miles
  • 2642.745 kilometers
  • 1426.968 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
  • 1636.253 miles
  • 2633.294 kilometers
  • 1421.865 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 Kuujjuaq?

The estimated flight time from Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport to Kuujjuaq Airport is 3 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) and Kuujjuaq Airport (YVP)

On average, flying from Hay River to Kuujjuaq generates about 189 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 189 kilograms equals 416 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 Kuujjuaq

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

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 Kuujjuaq Airport
City: Kuujjuaq
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVP
ICAO Code: CYVP
Coordinates: 58°5′45″N, 68°25′36″W