How far is Hay River from McGrath, AK?
The distance between McGrath (McGrath Airport) and Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) is 1288 miles / 2073 kilometers / 1119 nautical miles.
The driving distance from McGrath (MCG) to Hay River (YHY) is 1827 miles / 2941 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 16 minutes.
McGrath Airport – Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport
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Distance from McGrath to Hay River
There are several ways to calculate the distance from McGrath to Hay River. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1287.992 miles
- 2072.822 kilometers
- 1119.234 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- 1283.224 miles
- 2065.148 kilometers
- 1115.091 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 McGrath to Hay River?
The estimated flight time from McGrath Airport to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport is 2 hours and 56 minutes.
What is the time difference between McGrath and Hay River?
The time difference between McGrath and Hay River is 2 hours. Hay River is 2 hours ahead of McGrath.
Flight carbon footprint between McGrath Airport (MCG) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY)
On average, flying from McGrath to Hay River generates about 166 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 166 kilograms equals 366 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from McGrath to Hay River
See the map of the shortest flight path between McGrath Airport (MCG) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY).
Airport information
| Origin | McGrath Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | McGrath, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MCG |
| ICAO Code: | PAMC |
| Coordinates: | 62°57′10″N, 155°36′21″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 |