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How far is Hay River from Seattle, WA?

The distance between Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) and Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) is 962 miles / 1548 kilometers / 836 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Seattle (SEA) to Hay River (YHY) is 1311 miles / 2110 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 35 minutes.

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport – Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport

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Distance from Seattle to Hay River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 962.147 miles
  • 1548.426 kilometers
  • 836.083 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
  • 961.025 miles
  • 1546.620 kilometers
  • 835.108 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 Seattle to Hay River?

The estimated flight time from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport is 2 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY)

On average, flying from Seattle to Hay River generates about 148 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 148 kilograms equals 327 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Seattle to Hay River

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY).

Airport information

Origin Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
City: Seattle, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SEA
ICAO Code: KSEA
Coordinates: 47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″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