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How far is Nakina from Hay River?

The distance between Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) and Nakina (Nakina Airport) is 1342 miles / 2160 kilometers / 1166 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Hay River (YHY) to Nakina (YQN) is 2157 miles / 3471 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 11 minutes.

Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport – Nakina Airport

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1342
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2160
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1166
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Distance from Hay River to Nakina

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1341.914 miles
  • 2159.601 kilometers
  • 1166.091 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
  • 1338.255 miles
  • 2153.713 kilometers
  • 1162.912 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 Nakina?

The estimated flight time from Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport to Nakina Airport is 3 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) and Nakina Airport (YQN)

On average, flying from Hay River to Nakina generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 374 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 Nakina

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

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 Nakina Airport
City: Nakina
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQN
ICAO Code: CYQN
Coordinates: 50°10′58″N, 86°41′47″W