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How far is Columbia, MO, from Hay River?

The distance between Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Regional Airport) is 1829 miles / 2943 kilometers / 1589 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Hay River (YHY) to Columbia (COU) is 2440 miles / 3927 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 36 minutes.

Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport – Columbia Regional Airport

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1589
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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)
  • 1828.970 miles
  • 2943.442 kilometers
  • 1589.332 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
  • 1826.951 miles
  • 2940.192 kilometers
  • 1587.577 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 Regional Airport is 3 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU)

On average, flying from Hay River to Columbia generates about 202 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 202 kilograms equals 446 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 Regional Airport (COU).

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 Regional Airport
City: Columbia, MO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: COU
ICAO Code: KCOU
Coordinates: 38°49′5″N, 92°13′10″W