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How far is Hay River from Cordova, AK?

The distance between Cordova (Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport) and Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) is 1001 miles / 1610 kilometers / 869 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cordova (CDV) to Hay River (YHY) is 1781 miles / 2866 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 52 minutes.

Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport – Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport

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Distance from Cordova to Hay River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1000.503 miles
  • 1610.154 kilometers
  • 869.414 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
  • 996.841 miles
  • 1604.260 kilometers
  • 866.231 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 Cordova to Hay River?

The estimated flight time from Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport is 2 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY)

On average, flying from Cordova to Hay River generates about 151 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 151 kilograms equals 333 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY).

Airport information

Origin Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport
City: Cordova, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CDV
ICAO Code: PACV
Coordinates: 60°29′30″N, 145°28′40″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