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How far is Richmond, VA, from Hay River?

The distance between Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 2315 miles / 3726 kilometers / 2012 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Hay River (YHY) to Richmond (RIC) is 3148 miles / 5066 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 59 hours 38 minutes.

Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport – Richmond International Airport

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Distance from Hay River to Richmond

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2315.129 miles
  • 3725.839 kilometers
  • 2011.792 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
  • 2311.428 miles
  • 3719.883 kilometers
  • 2008.576 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 Richmond?

The estimated flight time from Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport to Richmond International Airport is 4 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)

On average, flying from Hay River to Richmond generates about 254 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 254 kilograms equals 559 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 Richmond

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

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 Richmond International Airport
City: Richmond, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RIC
ICAO Code: KRIC
Coordinates: 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W