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How far is Thunder Bay from Hay River?

The distance between Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) and Thunder Bay (Thunder Bay International Airport) is 1352 miles / 2176 kilometers / 1175 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Hay River (YHY) to Thunder Bay (YQT) is 1957 miles / 3150 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 37 minutes.

Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport – Thunder Bay International Airport

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1352
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2176
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1175
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Distance from Hay River to Thunder Bay

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1352.100 miles
  • 2175.993 kilometers
  • 1174.942 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
  • 1348.846 miles
  • 2170.757 kilometers
  • 1172.115 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 Thunder Bay?

The estimated flight time from Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport to Thunder Bay International Airport is 3 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) and Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)

On average, flying from Hay River to Thunder Bay generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 375 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 Thunder Bay

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

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 Thunder Bay International Airport
City: Thunder Bay
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQT
ICAO Code: CYQT
Coordinates: 48°22′18″N, 89°19′26″W