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How far is Bismarck, ND, from Hay River?

The distance between Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) and Bismarck (Bismarck Municipal Airport) is 1145 miles / 1843 kilometers / 995 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Hay River (YHY) to Bismarck (BIS) is 1522 miles / 2449 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 57 minutes.

Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport – Bismarck Municipal Airport

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Distance from Hay River to Bismarck

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1145.125 miles
  • 1842.900 kilometers
  • 995.086 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
  • 1143.306 miles
  • 1839.973 kilometers
  • 993.506 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 Bismarck?

The estimated flight time from Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport to Bismarck Municipal Airport is 2 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) and Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)

On average, flying from Hay River to Bismarck generates about 159 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 159 kilograms equals 351 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 Bismarck

See the map of the shortest flight path between Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) and Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS).

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 Bismarck Municipal Airport
City: Bismarck, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BIS
ICAO Code: KBIS
Coordinates: 46°46′21″N, 100°44′45″W