How far is Hay River from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) is 1627 miles / 2619 kilometers / 1414 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Hay River (YHY) is 2226 miles / 3582 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 33 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Hay River
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Hay River. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1627.251 miles
- 2618.807 kilometers
- 1414.042 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- 1625.061 miles
- 2615.283 kilometers
- 1412.140 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 Des Moines to Hay River?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport is 3 hours and 34 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Hay River?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Hay River generates about 188 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 188 kilograms equals 414 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Des Moines to Hay River
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY).
Airport information
| Origin | Des Moines International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Des Moines, IA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DSM |
| ICAO Code: | KDSM |
| Coordinates: | 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″W |
| 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 |