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How far is Hay River from Arctic Bay?

The distance between Arctic Bay (Arctic Bay Airport) and Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) is 1162 miles / 1870 kilometers / 1010 nautical miles.

Arctic Bay Airport – Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport

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Distance from Arctic Bay to Hay River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1161.801 miles
  • 1869.737 kilometers
  • 1009.577 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
  • 1157.874 miles
  • 1863.417 kilometers
  • 1006.165 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 Arctic Bay to Hay River?

The estimated flight time from Arctic Bay Airport to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport is 2 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Arctic Bay Airport (YAB) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY)

On average, flying from Arctic Bay to Hay River generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 352 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Arctic Bay to Hay River

See the map of the shortest flight path between Arctic Bay Airport (YAB) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY).

Airport information

Origin Arctic Bay Airport
City: Arctic Bay
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YAB
ICAO Code: CYAB
Coordinates: 73°0′20″N, 85°2′33″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