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How far is Hay River from Watertown, SD?

The distance between Watertown (Watertown Regional Airport) and Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) is 1339 miles / 2154 kilometers / 1163 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Watertown (ATY) to Hay River (YHY) is 1849 miles / 2975 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 8 minutes.

Watertown Regional Airport – Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport

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Distance from Watertown to Hay River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1338.710 miles
  • 2154.445 kilometers
  • 1163.307 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
  • 1336.613 miles
  • 2151.070 kilometers
  • 1161.485 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 Watertown to Hay River?

The estimated flight time from Watertown Regional Airport to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport is 3 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Watertown Regional Airport (ATY) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY)

On average, flying from Watertown to Hay River generates about 169 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 169 kilograms equals 373 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Watertown Regional Airport (ATY) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY).

Airport information

Origin Watertown Regional Airport
City: Watertown, SD
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ATY
ICAO Code: KATY
Coordinates: 44°54′50″N, 97°9′16″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