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How far is Hay River from Sioux Lookout?

The distance between Sioux Lookout (Sioux Lookout Airport) and Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) is 1185 miles / 1906 kilometers / 1029 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sioux Lookout (YXL) to Hay River (YHY) is 1796 miles / 2890 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 47 minutes.

Sioux Lookout Airport – Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport

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1185
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1906
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1029
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Distance from Sioux Lookout to Hay River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1184.584 miles
  • 1906.403 kilometers
  • 1029.375 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
  • 1181.589 miles
  • 1901.583 kilometers
  • 1026.772 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 Sioux Lookout to Hay River?

The estimated flight time from Sioux Lookout Airport to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport is 2 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sioux Lookout Airport (YXL) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY)

On average, flying from Sioux Lookout to Hay River generates about 161 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 161 kilograms equals 354 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sioux Lookout to Hay River

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sioux Lookout Airport (YXL) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY).

Airport information

Origin Sioux Lookout Airport
City: Sioux Lookout
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YXL
ICAO Code: CYXL
Coordinates: 50°6′50″N, 91°54′19″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