How far is Chicago, IL, from Hay River?
The distance between Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 1765 miles / 2840 kilometers / 1534 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Hay River (YHY) to Chicago (MDW) is 2349 miles / 3780 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 39 minutes.
Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport
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Distance from Hay River to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Hay River to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1764.729 miles
- 2840.055 kilometers
- 1533.507 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- 1761.794 miles
- 2835.332 kilometers
- 1530.957 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 Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 3 hours and 50 minutes.
What is the time difference between Hay River and Chicago?
The time difference between Hay River and Chicago is 1 hour. Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Hay River.
Flight carbon footprint between Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
On average, flying from Hay River to Chicago generates about 197 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 197 kilograms equals 435 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 Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
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 | Chicago Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W |