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How far is Hay River from Papeete?

The distance between Papeete (Faa'a International Airport) and Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) is 5717 miles / 9200 kilometers / 4968 nautical miles.

Faa'a International Airport – Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport

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Distance from Papeete to Hay River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5716.762 miles
  • 9200.237 kilometers
  • 4967.731 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
  • 5731.984 miles
  • 9224.734 kilometers
  • 4980.958 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 Papeete to Hay River?

The estimated flight time from Faa'a International Airport to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport is 11 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Faa'a International Airport (PPT) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY)

On average, flying from Papeete to Hay River generates about 678 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 678 kilograms equals 1 496 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Papeete to Hay River

See the map of the shortest flight path between Faa'a International Airport (PPT) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY).

Airport information

Origin Faa'a International Airport
City: Papeete
Country: French Polynesia Flag of French Polynesia
IATA Code: PPT
ICAO Code: NTAA
Coordinates: 17°33′13″S, 149°36′25″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