How far is McGrath, AK, from Hay River?
The distance between Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) and McGrath (McGrath Airport) is 1288 miles / 2073 kilometers / 1119 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Hay River (YHY) to McGrath (MCG) is 1828 miles / 2942 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 18 minutes.
Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport – McGrath Airport
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Distance from Hay River to McGrath
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Hay River to McGrath. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1287.992 miles
- 2072.822 kilometers
- 1119.234 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- 1283.224 miles
- 2065.148 kilometers
- 1115.091 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 McGrath?
The estimated flight time from Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport to McGrath Airport is 2 hours and 56 minutes.
What is the time difference between Hay River and McGrath?
The time difference between Hay River and McGrath is 2 hours. McGrath is 2 hours behind Hay River.
Flight carbon footprint between Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) and McGrath Airport (MCG)
On average, flying from Hay River to McGrath generates about 166 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 166 kilograms equals 366 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 McGrath
See the map of the shortest flight path between Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) and McGrath Airport (MCG).
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 | McGrath Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | McGrath, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MCG |
| ICAO Code: | PAMC |
| Coordinates: | 62°57′10″N, 155°36′21″W |