How far is Wainwright, AK, from Hay River?
The distance between Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) and Wainwright (Wainwright Airport) is 1387 miles / 2233 kilometers / 1206 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Hay River (YHY) to Wainwright (AIN) is 2195 miles / 3533 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 57 hours 59 minutes.
Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport – Wainwright Airport
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Distance from Hay River to Wainwright
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Hay River to Wainwright. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1387.272 miles
- 2232.598 kilometers
- 1205.507 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- 1382.264 miles
- 2224.538 kilometers
- 1201.154 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 Hay River to Wainwright?
The estimated flight time from Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport to Wainwright Airport is 3 hours and 7 minutes.
What is the time difference between Hay River and Wainwright?
Flight carbon footprint between Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) and Wainwright Airport (AIN)
On average, flying from Hay River to Wainwright generates about 172 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 172 kilograms equals 380 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Hay River to Wainwright
See the map of the shortest flight path between Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) and Wainwright Airport (AIN).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | Wainwright Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Wainwright, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | AIN |
| ICAO Code: | PAWI |
| Coordinates: | 70°38′16″N, 159°59′41″W |