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How far is Hay River from Halifax?

The distance between Halifax (Halifax Stanfield International Airport) and Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) is 2367 miles / 3809 kilometers / 2057 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Halifax (YHZ) to Hay River (YHY) is 3598 miles / 5791 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 73 hours 55 minutes.

Halifax Stanfield International Airport – Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport

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Distance from Halifax to Hay River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2366.677 miles
  • 3808.797 kilometers
  • 2056.586 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
  • 2360.334 miles
  • 3798.590 kilometers
  • 2051.075 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 Halifax to Hay River?

The estimated flight time from Halifax Stanfield International Airport to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport is 4 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY)

On average, flying from Halifax to Hay River generates about 260 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 260 kilograms equals 572 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Halifax to Hay River

See the map of the shortest flight path between Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY).

Airport information

Origin Halifax Stanfield International Airport
City: Halifax
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YHZ
ICAO Code: CYHZ
Coordinates: 44°52′50″N, 63°30′30″W
Destination 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