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How far is Sioux Lookout from Hay River?

The distance between Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) and Sioux Lookout (Sioux Lookout Airport) is 1185 miles / 1906 kilometers / 1029 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Hay River (YHY) to Sioux Lookout (YXL) is 1799 miles / 2896 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 54 minutes.

Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport – Sioux Lookout Airport

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1185
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1906
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1029
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Distance from Hay River to Sioux Lookout

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1184.584 miles
  • 1906.403 kilometers
  • 1029.375 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
  • 1181.589 miles
  • 1901.583 kilometers
  • 1026.772 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 Sioux Lookout?

The estimated flight time from Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport to Sioux Lookout Airport is 2 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) and Sioux Lookout Airport (YXL)

On average, flying from Hay River to Sioux Lookout generates about 161 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 161 kilograms equals 354 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 Sioux Lookout

See the map of the shortest flight path between Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) and Sioux Lookout Airport (YXL).

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 Sioux Lookout Airport
City: Sioux Lookout
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YXL
ICAO Code: CYXL
Coordinates: 50°6′50″N, 91°54′19″W