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How far is Hay River from Freetown?

The distance between Freetown (Lungi International Airport) and Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) is 6120 miles / 9849 kilometers / 5318 nautical miles.

Lungi International Airport – Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport

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Distance from Freetown to Hay River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6119.765 miles
  • 9848.808 kilometers
  • 5317.931 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
  • 6116.094 miles
  • 9842.900 kilometers
  • 5314.741 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 Freetown to Hay River?

The estimated flight time from Lungi International Airport to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport is 12 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lungi International Airport (FNA) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY)

On average, flying from Freetown to Hay River generates about 733 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 733 kilograms equals 1 616 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Freetown to Hay River

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

Airport information

Origin Lungi International Airport
City: Freetown
Country: Sierra Leone Flag of Sierra Leone
IATA Code: FNA
ICAO Code: GFLL
Coordinates: 8°36′59″N, 13°11′43″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