How far is Sandspit from Hay River?
The distance between Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) and Sandspit (Sandspit Airport) is 797 miles / 1282 kilometers / 692 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Hay River (YHY) to Sandspit (YZP) is 1319 miles / 2123 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 49 minutes.
Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport – Sandspit Airport
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Distance from Hay River to Sandspit
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Hay River to Sandspit. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 796.878 miles
- 1282.451 kilometers
- 692.468 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- 794.803 miles
- 1279.111 kilometers
- 690.665 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 Sandspit?
The estimated flight time from Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport to Sandspit Airport is 2 hours and 0 minutes.
What is the time difference between Hay River and Sandspit?
The time difference between Hay River and Sandspit is 1 hour. Sandspit is 1 hour behind Hay River.
Flight carbon footprint between Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) and Sandspit Airport (YZP)
On average, flying from Hay River to Sandspit generates about 135 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 135 kilograms equals 297 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 Sandspit
See the map of the shortest flight path between Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) and Sandspit Airport (YZP).
Airport information
| Origin | Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Hay River |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YHY |
| ICAO Code: | CYHY |
| Coordinates: | 60°50′22″N, 115°46′58″W |
| Destination | Sandspit Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sandspit |
| Country: | Canada |
| IATA Code: | YZP |
| ICAO Code: | CYZP |
| Coordinates: | 53°15′15″N, 131°48′50″W |