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How far is Hay River from Bluefields?

The distance between Bluefields (Bluefields Airport) and Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) is 3738 miles / 6015 kilometers / 3248 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bluefields (BEF) to Hay River (YHY) is 4956 miles / 7976 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 98 hours 22 minutes.

Bluefields Airport – Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport

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6015
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Distance from Bluefields to Hay River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3737.622 miles
  • 6015.119 kilometers
  • 3247.904 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
  • 3741.792 miles
  • 6021.831 kilometers
  • 3251.528 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 Bluefields to Hay River?

The estimated flight time from Bluefields Airport to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport is 7 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bluefields Airport (BEF) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY)

On average, flying from Bluefields to Hay River generates about 424 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 424 kilograms equals 934 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bluefields Airport (BEF) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY).

Airport information

Origin Bluefields Airport
City: Bluefields
Country: Nicaragua Flag of Nicaragua
IATA Code: BEF
ICAO Code: MNBL
Coordinates: 11°59′27″N, 83°46′26″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