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How far is Hay River from Kitchener?

The distance between Kitchener (Region of Waterloo International Airport) and Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) is 1887 miles / 3038 kilometers / 1640 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kitchener (YKF) to Hay River (YHY) is 2709 miles / 4359 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 52 hours 15 minutes.

Region of Waterloo International Airport – Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport

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Distance from Kitchener to Hay River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1887.424 miles
  • 3037.515 kilometers
  • 1640.127 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
  • 1883.370 miles
  • 3030.991 kilometers
  • 1636.604 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 Kitchener to Hay River?

The estimated flight time from Region of Waterloo International Airport to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport is 4 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY)

On average, flying from Kitchener to Hay River generates about 207 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 207 kilograms equals 457 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY).

Airport information

Origin Region of Waterloo International Airport
City: Kitchener
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YKF
ICAO Code: CYKF
Coordinates: 43°27′38″N, 80°22′42″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