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How far is Hay River from Barrow, AK?

The distance between Barrow (Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport) and Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) is 1322 miles / 2128 kilometers / 1149 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Barrow (BRW) to Hay River (YHY) is 2180 miles / 3509 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 57 hours 23 minutes.

Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport – Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport

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2128
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Distance from Barrow to Hay River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1322.452 miles
  • 2128.281 kilometers
  • 1149.180 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
  • 1317.741 miles
  • 2120.699 kilometers
  • 1145.086 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 Barrow to Hay River?

The estimated flight time from Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport is 3 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport (BRW) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY)

On average, flying from Barrow to Hay River generates about 168 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 168 kilograms equals 371 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport (BRW) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY).

Airport information

Origin Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport
City: Barrow, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BRW
ICAO Code: PABR
Coordinates: 71°17′7″N, 156°45′57″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