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How far is Hay River from Kelowna?

The distance between Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) and Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) is 766 miles / 1232 kilometers / 665 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kelowna (YLW) to Hay River (YHY) is 1104 miles / 1777 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 58 minutes.

Kelowna International Airport – Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport

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Distance from Kelowna to Hay River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 765.792 miles
  • 1232.422 kilometers
  • 665.455 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
  • 764.811 miles
  • 1230.844 kilometers
  • 664.602 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 Kelowna to Hay River?

The estimated flight time from Kelowna International Airport to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport is 1 hour and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY)

On average, flying from Kelowna to Hay River generates about 132 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 132 kilograms equals 290 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Kelowna International Airport
City: Kelowna
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YLW
ICAO Code: CYLW
Coordinates: 49°57′21″N, 119°22′40″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