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How far is Hay River from Kangirsuk?

The distance between Kangirsuk (Kangirsuk Airport) and Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) is 1536 miles / 2471 kilometers / 1334 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kangirsuk (YKG) to Hay River (YHY) is 3408 miles / 5485 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 86 hours 11 minutes.

Kangirsuk Airport – Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport

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Distance from Kangirsuk to Hay River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1535.699 miles
  • 2471.468 kilometers
  • 1334.486 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
  • 1530.097 miles
  • 2462.453 kilometers
  • 1329.618 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 Kangirsuk to Hay River?

The estimated flight time from Kangirsuk Airport to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport is 3 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangirsuk Airport (YKG) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY)

On average, flying from Kangirsuk to Hay River generates about 182 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 182 kilograms equals 401 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangirsuk Airport (YKG) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY).

Airport information

Origin Kangirsuk Airport
City: Kangirsuk
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YKG
ICAO Code: CYAS
Coordinates: 60°1′37″N, 69°59′57″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