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How far is Hay River from Fort Smith, AR?

The distance between Fort Smith (Fort Smith Regional Airport) and Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) is 2001 miles / 3220 kilometers / 1739 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Smith (FSM) to Hay River (YHY) is 2594 miles / 4174 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 20 minutes.

Fort Smith Regional Airport – Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport

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2001
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3220
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1739
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Distance from Fort Smith to Hay River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2000.870 miles
  • 3220.088 kilometers
  • 1738.709 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
  • 1999.636 miles
  • 3218.102 kilometers
  • 1737.636 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 Fort Smith to Hay River?

The estimated flight time from Fort Smith Regional Airport to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport is 4 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Smith Regional Airport (FSM) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY)

On average, flying from Fort Smith to Hay River generates about 218 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 218 kilograms equals 480 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Fort Smith to Hay River

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Smith Regional Airport (FSM) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY).

Airport information

Origin Fort Smith Regional Airport
City: Fort Smith, AR
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FSM
ICAO Code: KFSM
Coordinates: 35°20′11″N, 94°22′2″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