How far is Hay River from Windhoek?

The distance between Windhoek (Hosea Kutako International Airport) and Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) is 8976 miles / 14445 kilometers / 7800 nautical miles.

Distance from Windhoek to Hay River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 8975.780 miles
• 14445.117 kilometers
• 7799.739 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

• 8980.200 miles
• 14452.231 kilometers
• 7803.581 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 Windhoek to Hay River?

The estimated flight time from Hosea Kutako International Airport to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport is 17 hours and 29 minutes.

What is the time difference between Windhoek and Hay River?

The time difference between Windhoek and Hay River is 9 hours. Hay River is 9 hours behind Windhoek.

Flight carbon footprint between Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY)

On average, flying from Windhoek to Hay River generates about 1 144 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 144 kilograms equals 2 521 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Windhoek to Hay River

See the map of the shortest flight path between Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY).

Airport information

Origin	Hosea Kutako International Airport
City:	Windhoek
Country:	Namibia
IATA Code:	WDH
ICAO Code:	FYWH
Coordinates:	22°28′47″S, 17°28′15″E

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