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How far is Philadelphia, PA, from Hay River?

The distance between Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) and Philadelphia (Wings Field) is 2230 miles / 3589 kilometers / 1938 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Hay River (YHY) to Philadelphia (BBX) is 3092 miles / 4976 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 58 hours 13 minutes.

Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport – Wings Field

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2230
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3589
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1938
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Distance from Hay River to Philadelphia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2229.814 miles
  • 3588.537 kilometers
  • 1937.655 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
  • 2225.466 miles
  • 3581.540 kilometers
  • 1933.877 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 Philadelphia?

The estimated flight time from Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport to Wings Field is 4 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) and Wings Field (BBX)

On average, flying from Hay River to Philadelphia generates about 244 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 244 kilograms equals 538 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 Philadelphia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) and Wings Field (BBX).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Wings Field
City: Philadelphia, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BBX
ICAO Code: KLOM
Coordinates: 40°8′15″N, 75°15′54″W