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How far is Norman Wells from Hay River?

The distance between Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) and Norman Wells (Norman Wells Airport) is 462 miles / 743 kilometers / 401 nautical miles.

Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport – Norman Wells Airport

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Distance from Hay River to Norman Wells

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 461.935 miles
  • 743.412 kilometers
  • 401.410 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
  • 460.473 miles
  • 741.060 kilometers
  • 400.141 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 Norman Wells?

The estimated flight time from Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport to Norman Wells Airport is 1 hour and 22 minutes.

What is the time difference between Hay River and Norman Wells?

There is no time difference between Hay River and Norman Wells.

Flight carbon footprint between Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) and Norman Wells Airport (YVQ)

On average, flying from Hay River to Norman Wells generates about 93 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 93 kilograms equals 205 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Hay River to Norman Wells

See the map of the shortest flight path between Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) and Norman Wells Airport (YVQ).

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 Norman Wells Airport
City: Norman Wells
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVQ
ICAO Code: CYVQ
Coordinates: 65°16′53″N, 126°47′52″W