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How far is Washington D.C. from Hay River?

The distance between Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) and Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) is 2229 miles / 3587 kilometers / 1937 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Hay River (YHY) to Washington D.C. (IAD) is 3034 miles / 4883 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 57 hours 30 minutes.

Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport – Washington Dulles International Airport

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2229
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3587
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1937
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Distance from Hay River to Washington D.C.

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2228.702 miles
  • 3586.749 kilometers
  • 1936.689 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
  • 2224.803 miles
  • 3580.474 kilometers
  • 1933.301 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 Washington D.C.?

The estimated flight time from Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport is 4 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

On average, flying from Hay River to Washington D.C. generates about 244 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 244 kilograms equals 537 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 Washington D.C.

See the map of the shortest flight path between Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).

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 Washington Dulles International Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAD
ICAO Code: KIAD
Coordinates: 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W