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How far is Hay River from Whistler?

The distance between Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) and Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) is 791 miles / 1272 kilometers / 687 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Whistler (YWS) to Hay River (YHY) is 1142 miles / 1838 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 32 minutes.

Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome – Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport

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Distance from Whistler to Hay River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 790.541 miles
  • 1272.253 kilometers
  • 686.962 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
  • 789.363 miles
  • 1270.357 kilometers
  • 685.938 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 Whistler to Hay River?

The estimated flight time from Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport is 1 hour and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY)

On average, flying from Whistler to Hay River generates about 134 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 134 kilograms equals 295 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY).

Airport information

Origin Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome
City: Whistler
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YWS
ICAO Code: CAE5
Coordinates: 50°8′36″N, 122°56′56″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