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How far is Hay River from Kugluktuk?

The distance between Kugluktuk (Kugluktuk Airport) and Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) is 484 miles / 778 kilometers / 420 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kugluktuk (YCO) to Hay River (YHY) is 692 miles / 1113 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 25 minutes.

Kugluktuk Airport – Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport

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Distance from Kugluktuk to Hay River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 483.682 miles
  • 778.410 kilometers
  • 420.308 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
  • 482.438 miles
  • 776.408 kilometers
  • 419.227 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 Kugluktuk to Hay River?

The estimated flight time from Kugluktuk Airport to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport is 1 hour and 24 minutes.

What is the time difference between Kugluktuk and Hay River?

There is no time difference between Kugluktuk and Hay River.

Flight carbon footprint between Kugluktuk Airport (YCO) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY)

On average, flying from Kugluktuk to Hay River generates about 96 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 96 kilograms equals 212 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kugluktuk to Hay River

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

Airport information

Origin Kugluktuk Airport
City: Kugluktuk
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YCO
ICAO Code: CYCO
Coordinates: 67°49′0″N, 115°8′38″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