How far is Hay River from Upernavik?
The distance between Upernavik (Upernavik Airport) and Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) is 1727 miles / 2780 kilometers / 1501 nautical miles.
Upernavik Airport – Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport
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Distance from Upernavik to Hay River
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Upernavik to Hay River. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1727.188 miles
- 2779.640 kilometers
- 1500.886 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- 1720.834 miles
- 2769.415 kilometers
- 1495.364 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 Upernavik to Hay River?
The estimated flight time from Upernavik Airport to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport is 3 hours and 46 minutes.
What is the time difference between Upernavik and Hay River?
Flight carbon footprint between Upernavik Airport (JUV) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY)
On average, flying from Upernavik to Hay River generates about 195 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 195 kilograms equals 429 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Upernavik to Hay River
See the map of the shortest flight path between Upernavik Airport (JUV) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY).
Airport information
| Origin | Upernavik Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Upernavik |
| Country: | Greenland  |
| IATA Code: | JUV |
| ICAO Code: | BGUK |
| Coordinates: | 72°47′24″N, 56°7′50″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 |