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How far is Hay River from Jackson, MS?

The distance between Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) and Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) is 2287 miles / 3681 kilometers / 1988 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Jackson (JAN) to Hay River (YHY) is 2963 miles / 4768 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 58 minutes.

Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport – Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport

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2287
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3681
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1988
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Distance from Jackson to Hay River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2287.394 miles
  • 3681.204 kilometers
  • 1987.691 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
  • 2286.255 miles
  • 3679.371 kilometers
  • 1986.701 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 Jackson to Hay River?

The estimated flight time from Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport is 4 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY)

On average, flying from Jackson to Hay River generates about 250 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 250 kilograms equals 552 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Jackson to Hay River

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY).

Airport information

Origin Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport
City: Jackson, MS
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: JAN
ICAO Code: KJAN
Coordinates: 32°18′40″N, 90°4′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