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How far is Hay River from Hilo, HI?

The distance between Hilo (Hilo International Airport) and Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) is 3418 miles / 5500 kilometers / 2970 nautical miles.

Hilo International Airport – Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport

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Distance from Hilo to Hay River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3417.744 miles
  • 5500.326 kilometers
  • 2969.938 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
  • 3418.307 miles
  • 5501.232 kilometers
  • 2970.428 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 Hilo to Hay River?

The estimated flight time from Hilo International Airport to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport is 6 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hilo International Airport (ITO) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY)

On average, flying from Hilo to Hay River generates about 385 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 385 kilograms equals 848 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Hilo to Hay River

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

Airport information

Origin Hilo International Airport
City: Hilo, HI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ITO
ICAO Code: PHTO
Coordinates: 19°43′17″N, 155°2′52″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