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How far is Hay River from Powell River?

The distance between Powell River (Powell River Airport) and Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) is 834 miles / 1342 kilometers / 724 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Powell River (YPW) to Hay River (YHY) is 1334 miles / 2147 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 23 minutes.

Powell River Airport – Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport

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Distance from Powell River to Hay River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 833.631 miles
  • 1341.599 kilometers
  • 724.406 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
  • 832.333 miles
  • 1339.509 kilometers
  • 723.277 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 Powell River to Hay River?

The estimated flight time from Powell River Airport to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport is 2 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Powell River Airport (YPW) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY)

On average, flying from Powell River to Hay River generates about 138 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 138 kilograms equals 304 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Powell River Airport
City: Powell River
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YPW
ICAO Code: CYPW
Coordinates: 49°50′3″N, 124°30′0″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