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How far is Ottawa from Hay River?

The distance between Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) and Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) is 1939 miles / 3121 kilometers / 1685 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Hay River (YHY) to Ottawa (YOW) is 2793 miles / 4495 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 57 hours 9 minutes.

Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport – Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport

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1939
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3121
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1685
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Distance from Hay River to Ottawa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1939.333 miles
  • 3121.055 kilometers
  • 1685.235 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
  • 1934.512 miles
  • 3113.295 kilometers
  • 1681.045 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 Ottawa?

The estimated flight time from Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport to Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport is 4 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) and Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW)

On average, flying from Hay River to Ottawa generates about 212 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 212 kilograms equals 467 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 Ottawa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) and Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW).

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 Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport
City: Ottawa
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YOW
ICAO Code: CYOW
Coordinates: 45°19′20″N, 75°40′9″W