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How far is Hay River from Columbia, SC?

The distance between Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) and Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) is 2415 miles / 3886 kilometers / 2098 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbia (CAE) to Hay River (YHY) is 3129 miles / 5036 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 59 hours 35 minutes.

Columbia Metropolitan Airport – Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport

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2415
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2098
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Distance from Columbia to Hay River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2414.710 miles
  • 3886.100 kilometers
  • 2098.326 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
  • 2412.135 miles
  • 3881.955 kilometers
  • 2096.088 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 Columbia to Hay River?

The estimated flight time from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport is 5 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY)

On average, flying from Columbia to Hay River generates about 265 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 265 kilograms equals 585 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY).

Airport information

Origin Columbia Metropolitan Airport
City: Columbia, SC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CAE
ICAO Code: KCAE
Coordinates: 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″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