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How far is Hay River from Kimmirut?

The distance between Kimmirut (Kimmirut Airport) and Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) is 1476 miles / 2376 kilometers / 1283 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kimmirut (YLC) to Hay River (YHY) is 4561 miles / 7341 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 120 hours 51 minutes.

Kimmirut Airport – Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport

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Distance from Kimmirut to Hay River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1476.267 miles
  • 2375.822 kilometers
  • 1282.841 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
  • 1470.797 miles
  • 2367.018 kilometers
  • 1278.087 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 Kimmirut to Hay River?

The estimated flight time from Kimmirut Airport to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport is 3 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kimmirut Airport (YLC) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY)

On average, flying from Kimmirut to Hay River generates about 178 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 178 kilograms equals 392 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Kimmirut Airport
City: Kimmirut
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YLC
ICAO Code: CYLC
Coordinates: 62°50′59″N, 69°52′59″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