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How far is Hay River from Grand Rapids, MI?

The distance between Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) and Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) is 1765 miles / 2840 kilometers / 1534 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Rapids (GRR) to Hay River (YHY) is 2414 miles / 3885 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 49 minutes.

Gerald R. Ford International Airport – Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport

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Distance from Grand Rapids to Hay River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1764.815 miles
  • 2840.194 kilometers
  • 1533.582 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
  • 1761.481 miles
  • 2834.829 kilometers
  • 1530.685 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 Rapids to Hay River?

The estimated flight time from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport is 3 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY)

On average, flying from Grand Rapids to Hay River generates about 197 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 197 kilograms equals 435 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 Rapids to Hay River

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY).

Airport information

Origin Gerald R. Ford International Airport
City: Grand Rapids, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GRR
ICAO Code: KGRR
Coordinates: 42°52′50″N, 85°31′22″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