How far is Hay River from Ottawa?
The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) is 1939 miles / 3121 kilometers / 1685 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Ottawa (YOW) to Hay River (YHY) is 2791 miles / 4492 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 57 hours 7 minutes.
Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport
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Distance from Ottawa to Hay River
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Ottawa to Hay River. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1939.333 miles
- 3121.055 kilometers
- 1685.235 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- 1934.512 miles
- 3113.295 kilometers
- 1681.045 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 Ottawa to Hay River?
The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport is 4 hours and 10 minutes.
What is the time difference between Ottawa and Hay River?
The time difference between Ottawa and Hay River is 2 hours. Hay River is 2 hours behind Ottawa.
Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY)
On average, flying from Ottawa to Hay River generates about 212 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 212 kilograms equals 467 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Ottawa to Hay River
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY).
Airport information
| Origin | Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Ottawa |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YOW |
| ICAO Code: | CYOW |
| Coordinates: | 45°19′20″N, 75°40′9″W |
| Destination | Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Hay River |
| Country: | Canada |
| IATA Code: | YHY |
| ICAO Code: | CYHY |
| Coordinates: | 60°50′22″N, 115°46′58″W |