How far is Hay River from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) is 1749 miles / 2815 kilometers / 1520 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Hay River (YHY) is 2336 miles / 3759 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 21 minutes.
Chicago O'Hare 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)- 1749.293 miles
- 2815.213 kilometers
- 1520.094 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- 1746.356 miles
- 2810.487 kilometers
- 1517.542 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 O'Hare International Airport to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport is 3 hours and 48 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 O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY)
On average, flying from Chicago to Hay River generates about 196 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 196 kilograms equals 433 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 O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ORD |
| ICAO Code: | KORD |
| Coordinates: | 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″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 |