How far is Hay River from Richmond, VA?
The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) is 2315 miles / 3726 kilometers / 2012 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Hay River (YHY) is 3153 miles / 5074 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 59 hours 40 minutes.
Richmond International 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)- 2315.129 miles
- 3725.839 kilometers
- 2011.792 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- 2311.428 miles
- 3719.883 kilometers
- 2008.576 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 International Airport to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport is 4 hours and 53 minutes.
What is the time difference between Richmond and Hay River?
The time difference between Richmond and Hay River is 2 hours. Hay River is 2 hours behind Richmond.
Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY)
On average, flying from Richmond to Hay River generates about 254 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 254 kilograms equals 559 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Richmond to Hay River
See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY).
Airport information
| Origin | Richmond International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Richmond, VA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RIC |
| ICAO Code: | KRIC |
| Coordinates: | 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″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 |