How far is Hay River from Nuuk?
The distance between Nuuk (Nuuk Airport) and Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) is 1977 miles / 3181 kilometers / 1718 nautical miles.
Nuuk Airport – Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport
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Distance from Nuuk to Hay River
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nuuk to Hay River. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1976.693 miles
- 3181.180 kilometers
- 1717.700 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- 1969.322 miles
- 3169.316 kilometers
- 1711.294 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 Nuuk to Hay River?
The estimated flight time from Nuuk Airport to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport is 4 hours and 14 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nuuk and Hay River?
The time difference between Nuuk and Hay River is 5 hours. Hay River is 5 hours behind Nuuk.
Flight carbon footprint between Nuuk Airport (GOH) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY)
On average, flying from Nuuk to Hay River generates about 215 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 215 kilograms equals 475 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Nuuk to Hay River
See the map of the shortest flight path between Nuuk Airport (GOH) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY).
Airport information
| Origin | Nuuk Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nuuk |
| Country: | Greenland  |
| IATA Code: | GOH |
| ICAO Code: | BGGH |
| Coordinates: | 64°11′27″N, 51°40′41″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 |