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How far is Whale Cove from Hay River?

The distance between Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) and Whale Cove (Whale Cove Airport) is 768 miles / 1236 kilometers / 667 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Hay River (YHY) to Whale Cove (YXN) is 1734 miles / 2791 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 11 minutes.

Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport – Whale Cove Airport

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Distance from Hay River to Whale Cove

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 768.114 miles
  • 1236.159 kilometers
  • 667.473 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
  • 765.287 miles
  • 1231.609 kilometers
  • 665.016 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 Whale Cove?

The estimated flight time from Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport to Whale Cove Airport is 1 hour and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) and Whale Cove Airport (YXN)

On average, flying from Hay River to Whale Cove generates about 132 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 132 kilograms equals 290 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 Whale Cove

See the map of the shortest flight path between Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) and Whale Cove Airport (YXN).

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 Whale Cove Airport
City: Whale Cove
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YXN
ICAO Code: CYXN
Coordinates: 62°14′24″N, 92°35′53″W