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How far is Hay River from Sydney?

The distance between Sydney (Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport) and Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) is 2420 miles / 3895 kilometers / 2103 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sydney (YQY) to Hay River (YHY) is 3771 miles / 6069 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 77 hours 21 minutes.

Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport – Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport

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2420
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3895
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Distance from Sydney to Hay River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2420.039 miles
  • 3894.676 kilometers
  • 2102.957 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
  • 2413.184 miles
  • 3883.643 kilometers
  • 2096.999 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 Sydney to Hay River?

The estimated flight time from Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport is 5 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY)

On average, flying from Sydney to Hay River generates about 266 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 266 kilograms equals 586 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY).

Airport information

Origin Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport
City: Sydney
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQY
ICAO Code: CYQY
Coordinates: 46°9′41″N, 60°2′52″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