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How far is Hay River from Arviat?

The distance between Arviat (Arviat Airport) and Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) is 728 miles / 1171 kilometers / 632 nautical miles.

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

Arviat Airport – Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport

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Distance from Arviat to Hay River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 727.598 miles
  • 1170.956 kilometers
  • 632.265 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
  • 724.924 miles
  • 1166.651 kilometers
  • 629.941 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 Arviat to Hay River?

The estimated flight time from Arviat Airport to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport is 1 hour and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Arviat Airport (YEK) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY)

On average, flying from Arviat to Hay River generates about 128 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 128 kilograms equals 281 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Arviat Airport
City: Arviat
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YEK
ICAO Code: CYEK
Coordinates: 61°5′39″N, 94°4′14″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