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How far is Hay River from Chesterfield Inlet?

The distance between Chesterfield Inlet (Chesterfield Inlet Airport) and Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) is 826 miles / 1329 kilometers / 718 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chesterfield Inlet (YCS) to Hay River (YHY) is 1732 miles / 2788 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 9 minutes.

Chesterfield Inlet Airport – Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport

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Distance from Chesterfield Inlet to Hay River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 825.794 miles
  • 1328.986 kilometers
  • 717.595 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
  • 822.767 miles
  • 1324.114 kilometers
  • 714.965 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 Chesterfield Inlet to Hay River?

The estimated flight time from Chesterfield Inlet Airport to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport is 2 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chesterfield Inlet Airport (YCS) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY)

On average, flying from Chesterfield Inlet to Hay River generates about 137 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 137 kilograms equals 303 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Chesterfield Inlet to Hay River

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chesterfield Inlet Airport (YCS) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY).

Airport information

Origin Chesterfield Inlet Airport
City: Chesterfield Inlet
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YCS
ICAO Code: CYCS
Coordinates: 63°20′48″N, 90°43′51″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