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How far is Hay River from Island Lake?

The distance between Island Lake (Island Lake Airport) and Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) is 920 miles / 1481 kilometers / 800 nautical miles.

Island Lake Airport – Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport

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Distance from Island Lake to Hay River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 920.216 miles
  • 1480.945 kilometers
  • 799.646 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
  • 917.507 miles
  • 1476.584 kilometers
  • 797.292 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 Island Lake to Hay River?

The estimated flight time from Island Lake Airport to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport is 2 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Island Lake Airport (YIV) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY)

On average, flying from Island Lake to Hay River generates about 145 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 145 kilograms equals 320 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Island Lake to Hay River

See the map of the shortest flight path between Island Lake Airport (YIV) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY).

Airport information

Origin Island Lake Airport
City: Island Lake
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YIV
ICAO Code: CYIV
Coordinates: 53°51′25″N, 94°39′12″W
Destination 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