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How far is Goose Bay from Hay River?

The distance between Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) and Goose Bay (CFB Goose Bay) is 2082 miles / 3350 kilometers / 1809 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Hay River (YHY) to Goose Bay (YYR) is 4018 miles / 6467 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 84 hours 54 minutes.

Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport – CFB Goose Bay

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2082
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3350
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1809
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Distance from Hay River to Goose Bay

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2081.610 miles
  • 3350.027 kilometers
  • 1808.870 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
  • 2074.653 miles
  • 3338.831 kilometers
  • 1802.824 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 Goose Bay?

The estimated flight time from Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport to CFB Goose Bay is 4 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) and CFB Goose Bay (YYR)

On average, flying from Hay River to Goose Bay generates about 227 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 227 kilograms equals 500 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 Goose Bay

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

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 CFB Goose Bay
City: Goose Bay
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYR
ICAO Code: CYYR
Coordinates: 53°19′9″N, 60°25′32″W