How far is Grand Island, NE, from Hay River?
The distance between Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) and Grand Island (Central Nebraska Regional Airport) is 1560 miles / 2511 kilometers / 1356 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Hay River (YHY) to Grand Island (GRI) is 2059 miles / 3313 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 57 minutes.
Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport – Central Nebraska Regional Airport
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Distance from Hay River to Grand Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Hay River to Grand Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1560.386 miles
- 2511.198 kilometers
- 1355.939 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- 1558.769 miles
- 2508.596 kilometers
- 1354.533 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 Island?
The estimated flight time from Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport to Central Nebraska Regional Airport is 3 hours and 27 minutes.
What is the time difference between Hay River and Grand Island?
Flight carbon footprint between Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) and Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI)
On average, flying from Hay River to Grand Island generates about 183 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 183 kilograms equals 404 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 Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) and Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI).
Airport information
| Origin | Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Hay River |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YHY |
| ICAO Code: | CYHY |
| Coordinates: | 60°50′22″N, 115°46′58″W |
| Destination | Central Nebraska Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Grand Island, NE |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | GRI |
| ICAO Code: | KGRI |
| Coordinates: | 40°58′2″N, 98°18′34″W |