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How far is Hay River from Sal?

The distance between Sal (Amílcar Cabral International Airport) and Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) is 5311 miles / 8548 kilometers / 4615 nautical miles.

Amílcar Cabral International Airport – Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport

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Distance from Sal to Hay River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5311.278 miles
  • 8547.674 kilometers
  • 4615.374 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
  • 5305.858 miles
  • 8538.950 kilometers
  • 4610.664 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 Sal to Hay River?

The estimated flight time from Amílcar Cabral International Airport to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport is 10 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Amílcar Cabral International Airport (SID) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY)

On average, flying from Sal to Hay River generates about 625 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 625 kilograms equals 1 377 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sal to Hay River

See the map of the shortest flight path between Amílcar Cabral International Airport (SID) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY).

Airport information

Origin Amílcar Cabral International Airport
City: Sal
Country: Cape Verde Flag of Cape Verde
IATA Code: SID
ICAO Code: GVAC
Coordinates: 16°44′29″N, 22°56′57″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