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How far is Hay River from Shannon?

The distance between Shannon (Shannon Airport) and Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) is 3638 miles / 5855 kilometers / 3162 nautical miles.

Shannon Airport – Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport

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Distance from Shannon to Hay River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3638.291 miles
  • 5855.262 kilometers
  • 3161.588 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
  • 3625.975 miles
  • 5835.441 kilometers
  • 3150.886 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 Shannon to Hay River?

The estimated flight time from Shannon Airport to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport is 7 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shannon Airport (SNN) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY)

On average, flying from Shannon to Hay River generates about 412 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 412 kilograms equals 907 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shannon to Hay River

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

Airport information

Origin Shannon Airport
City: Shannon
Country: Ireland Flag of Ireland
IATA Code: SNN
ICAO Code: EINN
Coordinates: 52°42′7″N, 8°55′29″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