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How far is Hay River from Vancouver?

The distance between Vancouver (Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre) and Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) is 849 miles / 1366 kilometers / 738 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Vancouver (CXH) to Hay River (YHY) is 1231 miles / 1981 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 59 minutes.

Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre – Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport

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Distance from Vancouver to Hay River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 848.702 miles
  • 1365.854 kilometers
  • 737.502 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
  • 847.510 miles
  • 1363.935 kilometers
  • 736.466 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 Vancouver to Hay River?

The estimated flight time from Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport is 2 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre (CXH) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY)

On average, flying from Vancouver to Hay River generates about 139 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 139 kilograms equals 307 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre (CXH) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY).

Airport information

Origin Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: CXH
ICAO Code: CYHC
Coordinates: 49°17′39″N, 123°6′39″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