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How far is Hay River from Cardiff?

The distance between Cardiff (Cardiff Airport) and Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) is 3848 miles / 6192 kilometers / 3343 nautical miles.

Cardiff Airport – Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport

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Distance from Cardiff to Hay River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3847.552 miles
  • 6192.035 kilometers
  • 3343.432 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
  • 3834.737 miles
  • 6171.412 kilometers
  • 3332.296 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 Cardiff to Hay River?

The estimated flight time from Cardiff Airport to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport is 7 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY)

On average, flying from Cardiff to Hay River generates about 437 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 437 kilograms equals 964 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cardiff to Hay River

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

Airport information

Origin Cardiff Airport
City: Cardiff
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: CWL
ICAO Code: EGFF
Coordinates: 51°23′48″N, 3°20′35″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