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How far is Hay River from Prince Rupert?

The distance between Prince Rupert (Prince Rupert Airport) and Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) is 706 miles / 1137 kilometers / 614 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Prince Rupert (YPR) to Hay River (YHY) is 1197 miles / 1926 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 49 minutes.

Prince Rupert Airport – Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport

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Distance from Prince Rupert to Hay River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 706.488 miles
  • 1136.982 kilometers
  • 613.921 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
  • 704.581 miles
  • 1133.913 kilometers
  • 612.264 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 Prince Rupert to Hay River?

The estimated flight time from Prince Rupert Airport to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport is 1 hour and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Prince Rupert Airport (YPR) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY)

On average, flying from Prince Rupert to Hay River generates about 125 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 125 kilograms equals 276 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Prince Rupert to Hay River

See the map of the shortest flight path between Prince Rupert Airport (YPR) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY).

Airport information

Origin Prince Rupert Airport
City: Prince Rupert
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YPR
ICAO Code: CYPR
Coordinates: 54°17′9″N, 130°26′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