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How far is Hay River from Buffalo, NY?

The distance between Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) and Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) is 1967 miles / 3166 kilometers / 1709 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Buffalo (BUF) to Hay River (YHY) is 2794 miles / 4497 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 54 hours 1 minutes.

Buffalo Niagara International Airport – Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport

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1967
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3166
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1709
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Distance from Buffalo to Hay River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1967.028 miles
  • 3165.625 kilometers
  • 1709.301 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
  • 1962.812 miles
  • 3158.839 kilometers
  • 1705.637 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 Buffalo to Hay River?

The estimated flight time from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport is 4 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY)

On average, flying from Buffalo to Hay River generates about 215 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 215 kilograms equals 473 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY).

Airport information

Origin Buffalo Niagara International Airport
City: Buffalo, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BUF
ICAO Code: KBUF
Coordinates: 42°56′25″N, 78°43′55″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