How far is Hay River from Fort Simpson?
The distance between Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) and Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) is 192 miles / 310 kilometers / 167 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fort Simpson (YFS) to Hay River (YHY) is 260 miles / 419 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 25 minutes.
Fort Simpson Airport – Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport
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Distance from Fort Simpson to Hay River
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fort Simpson to Hay River. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 192.425 miles
- 309.678 kilometers
- 167.213 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- 191.747 miles
- 308.587 kilometers
- 166.623 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 Fort Simpson to Hay River?
The estimated flight time from Fort Simpson Airport to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport is 51 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fort Simpson and Hay River?
There is no time difference between Fort Simpson and Hay River.
Flight carbon footprint between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY)
On average, flying from Fort Simpson to Hay River generates about 53 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 53 kilograms equals 118 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Fort Simpson to Hay River
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY).
Airport information
| Origin | Fort Simpson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fort Simpson |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YFS |
| ICAO Code: | CYFS |
| Coordinates: | 61°45′36″N, 121°14′13″W |
| Destination | Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Hay River |
| Country: | Canada |
| IATA Code: | YHY |
| ICAO Code: | CYHY |
| Coordinates: | 60°50′22″N, 115°46′58″W |