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How far is Hay River from Cancún?

The distance between Cancún (Cancún International Airport) and Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) is 3083 miles / 4961 kilometers / 2679 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cancún (CUN) to Hay River (YHY) is 4514 miles / 7265 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 88 hours 10 minutes.

Cancún International Airport – Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport

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Distance from Cancún to Hay River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3082.590 miles
  • 4960.948 kilometers
  • 2678.698 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
  • 3084.030 miles
  • 4963.266 kilometers
  • 2679.949 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 Cancún to Hay River?

The estimated flight time from Cancún International Airport to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport is 6 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cancún International Airport (CUN) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY)

On average, flying from Cancún to Hay River generates about 344 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 344 kilograms equals 759 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Cancún International Airport
City: Cancún
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: CUN
ICAO Code: MMUN
Coordinates: 21°2′11″N, 86°52′37″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