How far is Upernavik from Hay River?
The distance between Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) and Upernavik (Upernavik Airport) is 1727 miles / 2780 kilometers / 1501 nautical miles.
Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport – Upernavik Airport
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Distance from Hay River to Upernavik
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Hay River to Upernavik. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1727.188 miles
- 2779.640 kilometers
- 1500.886 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- 1720.834 miles
- 2769.415 kilometers
- 1495.364 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 Upernavik?
The estimated flight time from Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport to Upernavik Airport is 3 hours and 46 minutes.
What is the time difference between Hay River and Upernavik?
Flight carbon footprint between Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) and Upernavik Airport (JUV)
On average, flying from Hay River to Upernavik generates about 195 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 195 kilograms equals 429 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Hay River to Upernavik
See the map of the shortest flight path between Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) and Upernavik Airport (JUV).
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 | Upernavik Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Upernavik |
| Country: | Greenland  |
| IATA Code: | JUV |
| ICAO Code: | BGUK |
| Coordinates: | 72°47′24″N, 56°7′50″W |