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How far is Hay River from Cape Dorset?

The distance between Cape Dorset (Cape Dorset Airport) and Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) is 1256 miles / 2022 kilometers / 1092 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cape Dorset (YTE) to Hay River (YHY) is 3358 miles / 5404 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 78 hours 31 minutes.

Cape Dorset Airport – Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport

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Distance from Cape Dorset to Hay River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1256.170 miles
  • 2021.609 kilometers
  • 1091.581 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
  • 1251.520 miles
  • 2014.127 kilometers
  • 1087.541 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 Cape Dorset to Hay River?

The estimated flight time from Cape Dorset Airport to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport is 2 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cape Dorset Airport (YTE) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY)

On average, flying from Cape Dorset to Hay River generates about 164 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 164 kilograms equals 362 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Cape Dorset to Hay River

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cape Dorset Airport (YTE) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY).

Airport information

Origin Cape Dorset Airport
City: Cape Dorset
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YTE
ICAO Code: CYTE
Coordinates: 64°13′48″N, 76°31′36″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