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How far is Grand Forks, ND, from Hay River?

The distance between Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) and Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) is 1157 miles / 1862 kilometers / 1006 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Hay River (YHY) to Grand Forks (GFK) is 1614 miles / 2598 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 55 minutes.

Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport – Grand Forks International Airport

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1157
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1862
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1006
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Distance from Hay River to Grand Forks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1157.267 miles
  • 1862.440 kilometers
  • 1005.637 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
  • 1154.997 miles
  • 1858.788 kilometers
  • 1003.665 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 Grand Forks?

The estimated flight time from Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport to Grand Forks International Airport is 2 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)

On average, flying from Hay River to Grand Forks generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 352 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 Grand Forks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK).

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 Grand Forks International Airport
City: Grand Forks, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GFK
ICAO Code: KGFK
Coordinates: 47°56′57″N, 97°10′33″W