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How far is Hay River from Lopez, WA?

The distance between Lopez (Lopez Island Airport) and Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) is 900 miles / 1449 kilometers / 782 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lopez (LPS) to Hay River (YHY) is 1271 miles / 2046 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 28 minutes.

Lopez Island Airport – Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport

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900
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1449
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782
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Distance from Lopez to Hay River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 900.224 miles
  • 1448.771 kilometers
  • 782.274 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
  • 899.049 miles
  • 1446.879 kilometers
  • 781.252 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 Lopez to Hay River?

The estimated flight time from Lopez Island Airport to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport is 2 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lopez Island Airport (LPS) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY)

On average, flying from Lopez to Hay River generates about 144 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 144 kilograms equals 316 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lopez Island Airport (LPS) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY).

Airport information

Origin Lopez Island Airport
City: Lopez, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LPS
ICAO Code: S31
Coordinates: 48°29′2″N, 122°56′16″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