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How far is Hay River from Kangiqsujuaq?

The distance between Kangiqsujuaq (Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport) and Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) is 1438 miles / 2314 kilometers / 1249 nautical miles.

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

Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport – Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport

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Distance from Kangiqsujuaq to Hay River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1437.609 miles
  • 2313.608 kilometers
  • 1249.248 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
  • 1432.310 miles
  • 2305.079 kilometers
  • 1244.643 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 Kangiqsujuaq to Hay River?

The estimated flight time from Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport is 3 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport (YWB) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY)

On average, flying from Kangiqsujuaq to Hay River generates about 176 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 176 kilograms equals 387 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport (YWB) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY).

Airport information

Origin Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport
City: Kangiqsujuaq
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YWB
ICAO Code: CYKG
Coordinates: 61°35′18″N, 71°55′45″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