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How far is Hay River from Grand Forks, ND?

The distance between Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) and Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) is 1157 miles / 1862 kilometers / 1006 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Forks (GFK) to Hay River (YHY) is 1613 miles / 2596 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 53 minutes.

Grand Forks International Airport – Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport

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1006
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Distance from Grand Forks to Hay River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1157.267 miles
  • 1862.440 kilometers
  • 1005.637 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
  • 1154.997 miles
  • 1858.788 kilometers
  • 1003.665 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 Grand Forks to Hay River?

The estimated flight time from Grand Forks International Airport to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport is 2 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY)

On average, flying from Grand Forks to Hay River generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 352 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Grand Forks to Hay River

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

Airport information

Origin Grand Forks International Airport
City: Grand Forks, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GFK
ICAO Code: KGFK
Coordinates: 47°56′57″N, 97°10′33″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