How far is Hay River from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) is 1765 miles / 2840 kilometers / 1534 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Hay River (YHY) is 2354 miles / 3788 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 47 minutes.
Chicago Midway International Airport – Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Hay River
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Hay River. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1764.729 miles
- 2840.055 kilometers
- 1533.507 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- 1761.794 miles
- 2835.332 kilometers
- 1530.957 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 Chicago to Hay River?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport is 3 hours and 50 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Hay River?
The time difference between Chicago and Hay River is 1 hour. Hay River is 1 hour behind Chicago.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY)
On average, flying from Chicago to Hay River generates about 197 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 197 kilograms equals 435 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Hay River
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″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 |