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How far is Hay River from Sanikiluaq?

The distance between Sanikiluaq (Sanikiluaq Airport) and Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) is 1331 miles / 2142 kilometers / 1157 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sanikiluaq (YSK) to Hay River (YHY) is 3098 miles / 4985 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 65 hours 43 minutes.

Sanikiluaq Airport – Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport

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1331
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2142
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1157
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Distance from Sanikiluaq to Hay River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1331.112 miles
  • 2142.217 kilometers
  • 1156.705 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
  • 1326.497 miles
  • 2134.790 kilometers
  • 1152.694 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 Sanikiluaq to Hay River?

The estimated flight time from Sanikiluaq Airport to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport is 3 hours and 1 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sanikiluaq Airport (YSK) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY)

On average, flying from Sanikiluaq to Hay River generates about 169 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 169 kilograms equals 372 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Sanikiluaq Airport
City: Sanikiluaq
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YSK
ICAO Code: CYSK
Coordinates: 56°32′16″N, 79°14′48″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