How far is Hay River from Wainwright, AK?
The distance between Wainwright (Wainwright Airport) and Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) is 1387 miles / 2233 kilometers / 1206 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Wainwright (AIN) to Hay River (YHY) is 2195 miles / 3533 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 57 hours 59 minutes.
Wainwright Airport – Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport
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Distance from Wainwright to Hay River
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Wainwright to Hay River. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1387.272 miles
- 2232.598 kilometers
- 1205.507 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- 1382.264 miles
- 2224.538 kilometers
- 1201.154 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 Wainwright to Hay River?
The estimated flight time from Wainwright Airport to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport is 3 hours and 7 minutes.
What is the time difference between Wainwright and Hay River?
Flight carbon footprint between Wainwright Airport (AIN) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY)
On average, flying from Wainwright to Hay River generates about 172 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 172 kilograms equals 380 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Wainwright to Hay River
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wainwright Airport (AIN) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY).
Airport information
| Origin | Wainwright Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Wainwright, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | AIN |
| ICAO Code: | PAWI |
| Coordinates: | 70°38′16″N, 159°59′41″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 |