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How far is Hay River from Durban?

The distance between Durban (King Shaka International Airport) and Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) is 9795 miles / 15764 kilometers / 8512 nautical miles.

King Shaka International Airport – Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport

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Distance from Durban to Hay River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 9795.340 miles
  • 15764.072 kilometers
  • 8511.918 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
  • 9800.793 miles
  • 15772.847 kilometers
  • 8516.656 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 Durban to Hay River?

The estimated flight time from King Shaka International Airport to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport is 19 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY)

On average, flying from Durban to Hay River generates about 1 270 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 270 kilograms equals 2 799 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Durban to Hay River

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

Airport information

Origin King Shaka International Airport
City: Durban
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: DUR
ICAO Code: FALE
Coordinates: 29°37′0″S, 31°6′29″E
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