How far is Hay River from Christchurch?

The distance between Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) and Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) is 8229 miles / 13243 kilometers / 7151 nautical miles.

Distance from Christchurch to Hay River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 8229.059 miles
• 13243.387 kilometers
• 7150.857 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

• 8245.239 miles
• 13269.426 kilometers
• 7164.917 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 Christchurch to Hay River?

The estimated flight time from Christchurch Airport to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport is 16 hours and 4 minutes.

What is the time difference between Christchurch and Hay River?

The time difference between Christchurch and Hay River is 20 hours. Hay River is 20 hours behind Christchurch.

Flight carbon footprint between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY)

On average, flying from Christchurch to Hay River generates about 1 032 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 032 kilograms equals 2 275 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Christchurch to Hay River

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

Airport information

Origin	Christchurch Airport
City:	Christchurch
Country:	New Zealand
IATA Code:	CHC
ICAO Code:	NZCH
Coordinates:	43°29′21″S, 172°31′55″E

Destination	Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport
City:	Hay River
Country:	Canada
IATA Code:	YHY
ICAO Code:	CYHY
Coordinates:	60°50′22″N, 115°46′58″W