How far is Hay River from Williston, ND?
The distance between Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) and Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) is 992 miles / 1597 kilometers / 862 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Williston (XWA) to Hay River (YHY) is 1350 miles / 2172 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 52 minutes.
Williston Basin International Airport – Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport
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Distance from Williston to Hay River
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Williston to Hay River. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 992.123 miles
- 1596.668 kilometers
- 862.132 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- 990.551 miles
- 1594.137 kilometers
- 860.765 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 Williston to Hay River?
The estimated flight time from Williston Basin International Airport to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport is 2 hours and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between Williston and Hay River?
There is no time difference between Williston and Hay River.
Flight carbon footprint between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY)
On average, flying from Williston to Hay River generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 331 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Williston to Hay River
See the map of the shortest flight path between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY).
Airport information
| Origin | Williston Basin International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Williston, ND |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | XWA |
| ICAO Code: | KXWA |
| Coordinates: | 48°15′30″N, 103°44′55″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 |