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How far is Hay River from Qikiqtarjuaq?

The distance between Qikiqtarjuaq (Qikiqtarjuaq Airport) and Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) is 1577 miles / 2538 kilometers / 1370 nautical miles.

Qikiqtarjuaq Airport – Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport

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Distance from Qikiqtarjuaq to Hay River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1577.064 miles
  • 2538.039 kilometers
  • 1370.431 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
  • 1571.211 miles
  • 2528.619 kilometers
  • 1365.345 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 Qikiqtarjuaq to Hay River?

The estimated flight time from Qikiqtarjuaq Airport to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport is 3 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Qikiqtarjuaq Airport (YVM) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY)

On average, flying from Qikiqtarjuaq to Hay River generates about 184 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 184 kilograms equals 407 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Qikiqtarjuaq to Hay River

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

Airport information

Origin Qikiqtarjuaq Airport
City: Qikiqtarjuaq
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVM
ICAO Code: CYVM
Coordinates: 67°32′44″N, 64°1′53″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