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How far is Hay River from Nakina?

The distance between Nakina (Nakina Airport) and Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) is 1342 miles / 2160 kilometers / 1166 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nakina (YQN) to Hay River (YHY) is 2153 miles / 3465 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 4 minutes.

Nakina Airport – Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport

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Distance from Nakina to Hay River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1341.914 miles
  • 2159.601 kilometers
  • 1166.091 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
  • 1338.255 miles
  • 2153.713 kilometers
  • 1162.912 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 Nakina to Hay River?

The estimated flight time from Nakina Airport to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport is 3 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nakina Airport (YQN) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY)

On average, flying from Nakina to Hay River generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 374 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Nakina Airport
City: Nakina
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQN
ICAO Code: CYQN
Coordinates: 50°10′58″N, 86°41′47″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