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How far is Hay River from Richmond?

The distance between Richmond (Richmond Airport) and Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) is 7825 miles / 12594 kilometers / 6800 nautical miles.

Richmond Airport – Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport

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Distance from Richmond to Hay River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7825.267 miles
  • 12593.546 kilometers
  • 6799.971 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
  • 7832.263 miles
  • 12604.806 kilometers
  • 6806.051 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 Richmond to Hay River?

The estimated flight time from Richmond Airport to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport is 15 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Richmond Airport (RCM) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY)

On average, flying from Richmond to Hay River generates about 973 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 973 kilograms equals 2 145 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Richmond to Hay River

See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond Airport (RCM) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY).

Airport information

Origin Richmond Airport
City: Richmond
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: RCM
ICAO Code: YRMD
Coordinates: 20°42′6″S, 143°6′54″E
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