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How far is Columbia, SC, from Hay River?

The distance between Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 2415 miles / 3886 kilometers / 2098 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Hay River (YHY) to Columbia (CAE) is 3126 miles / 5031 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 59 hours 32 minutes.

Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Hay River to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2414.710 miles
  • 3886.100 kilometers
  • 2098.326 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
  • 2412.135 miles
  • 3881.955 kilometers
  • 2096.088 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 Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 5 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)

On average, flying from Hay River to Columbia generates about 265 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 265 kilograms equals 585 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 Columbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).

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 Columbia Metropolitan Airport
City: Columbia, SC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CAE
ICAO Code: KCAE
Coordinates: 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″W