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How far is Hay River from Ilulissat?

The distance between Ilulissat (Ilulissat Airport) and Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) is 1879 miles / 3023 kilometers / 1632 nautical miles.

Ilulissat Airport – Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport

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Distance from Ilulissat to Hay River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1878.642 miles
  • 3023.381 kilometers
  • 1632.495 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
  • 1871.616 miles
  • 3012.074 kilometers
  • 1626.390 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 Ilulissat to Hay River?

The estimated flight time from Ilulissat Airport to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport is 4 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ilulissat Airport (JAV) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY)

On average, flying from Ilulissat to Hay River generates about 206 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 206 kilograms equals 455 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Ilulissat to Hay River

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ilulissat Airport (JAV) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY).

Airport information

Origin Ilulissat Airport
City: Ilulissat
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: JAV
ICAO Code: BGJN
Coordinates: 69°14′35″N, 51°3′25″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