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How far is Kugluktuk from Hay River?

The distance between Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) and Kugluktuk (Kugluktuk Airport) is 484 miles / 778 kilometers / 420 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Hay River (YHY) to Kugluktuk (YCO) is 692 miles / 1113 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 25 minutes.

Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport – Kugluktuk Airport

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Distance from Hay River to Kugluktuk

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 483.682 miles
  • 778.410 kilometers
  • 420.308 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
  • 482.438 miles
  • 776.408 kilometers
  • 419.227 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 Kugluktuk?

The estimated flight time from Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport to Kugluktuk Airport is 1 hour and 24 minutes.

What is the time difference between Hay River and Kugluktuk?

There is no time difference between Hay River and Kugluktuk.

Flight carbon footprint between Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) and Kugluktuk Airport (YCO)

On average, flying from Hay River to Kugluktuk generates about 96 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 96 kilograms equals 212 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 Kugluktuk

See the map of the shortest flight path between Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) and Kugluktuk Airport (YCO).

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 Kugluktuk Airport
City: Kugluktuk
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YCO
ICAO Code: CYCO
Coordinates: 67°49′0″N, 115°8′38″W