How far is Hay River from Sandspit?
The distance between Sandspit (Sandspit Airport) and Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) is 797 miles / 1282 kilometers / 692 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Sandspit (YZP) to Hay River (YHY) is 1319 miles / 2123 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 52 minutes.
Sandspit Airport – Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport
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Distance from Sandspit to Hay River
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sandspit to Hay River. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 796.878 miles
- 1282.451 kilometers
- 692.468 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- 794.803 miles
- 1279.111 kilometers
- 690.665 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 Sandspit to Hay River?
The estimated flight time from Sandspit Airport to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport is 2 hours and 0 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sandspit and Hay River?
The time difference between Sandspit and Hay River is 1 hour. Hay River is 1 hour ahead of Sandspit.
Flight carbon footprint between Sandspit Airport (YZP) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY)
On average, flying from Sandspit to Hay River generates about 135 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 135 kilograms equals 297 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Sandspit to Hay River
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sandspit Airport (YZP) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY).
Airport information
| Origin | Sandspit Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sandspit |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YZP |
| ICAO Code: | CYZP |
| Coordinates: | 53°15′15″N, 131°48′50″W |
| Destination | Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Hay River |
| Country: | Canada |
| IATA Code: | YHY |
| ICAO Code: | CYHY |
| Coordinates: | 60°50′22″N, 115°46′58″W |