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How far is Hay River from Lewistown, MT?

The distance between Lewistown (Lewistown Municipal Airport) and Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) is 987 miles / 1588 kilometers / 858 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lewistown (LWT) to Hay River (YHY) is 1257 miles / 2023 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 39 minutes.

Lewistown Municipal Airport – Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport

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Distance from Lewistown to Hay River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 986.837 miles
  • 1588.160 kilometers
  • 857.538 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
  • 985.736 miles
  • 1586.388 kilometers
  • 856.581 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 Lewistown to Hay River?

The estimated flight time from Lewistown Municipal Airport to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport is 2 hours and 22 minutes.

What is the time difference between Lewistown and Hay River?

There is no time difference between Lewistown and Hay River.

Flight carbon footprint between Lewistown Municipal Airport (LWT) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY)

On average, flying from Lewistown to Hay River generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 331 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lewistown Municipal Airport (LWT) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY).

Airport information

Origin Lewistown Municipal Airport
City: Lewistown, MT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LWT
ICAO Code: KLWT
Coordinates: 47°2′57″N, 109°28′1″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