How far is Chicago, IL, from Hay River?
The distance between Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 1749 miles / 2815 kilometers / 1520 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Hay River (YHY) to Chicago (ORD) is 2330 miles / 3750 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 14 minutes.
Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport – Chicago O'Hare 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)- 1749.293 miles
- 2815.213 kilometers
- 1520.094 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- 1746.356 miles
- 2810.487 kilometers
- 1517.542 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 O'Hare International Airport is 3 hours and 48 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 O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
On average, flying from Hay River to Chicago generates about 196 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 196 kilograms equals 433 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 O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
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 O'Hare International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ORD |
| ICAO Code: | KORD |
| Coordinates: | 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W |