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How far is Hay River from Wemindji?

The distance between Wemindji (Wemindji Airport) and Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) is 1475 miles / 2374 kilometers / 1282 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wemindji (YNC) to Hay River (YHY) is 3037 miles / 4887 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 65 hours 2 minutes.

Wemindji Airport – Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport

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Distance from Wemindji to Hay River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1475.276 miles
  • 2374.227 kilometers
  • 1281.980 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
  • 1470.572 miles
  • 2366.656 kilometers
  • 1277.892 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 Wemindji to Hay River?

The estimated flight time from Wemindji Airport to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport is 3 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wemindji Airport (YNC) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY)

On average, flying from Wemindji to Hay River generates about 178 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 178 kilograms equals 392 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Wemindji to Hay River

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

Airport information

Origin Wemindji Airport
City: Wemindji
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YNC
ICAO Code: CYNC
Coordinates: 53°0′38″N, 78°49′51″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