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How far is Hay River from Iqaluit?

The distance between Iqaluit (Iqaluit Airport) and Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) is 1500 miles / 2414 kilometers / 1304 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Iqaluit (YFB) to Hay River (YHY) is 4561 miles / 7341 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 120 hours 51 minutes.

Iqaluit Airport – Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport

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Distance from Iqaluit to Hay River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1500.290 miles
  • 2414.482 kilometers
  • 1303.716 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
  • 1494.718 miles
  • 2405.515 kilometers
  • 1298.874 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 Iqaluit to Hay River?

The estimated flight time from Iqaluit Airport to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport is 3 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Iqaluit Airport (YFB) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY)

On average, flying from Iqaluit to Hay River generates about 179 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 179 kilograms equals 396 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Iqaluit Airport
City: Iqaluit
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YFB
ICAO Code: CYFB
Coordinates: 63°45′23″N, 68°33′20″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