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How far is Hay River from Quaqtaq?

The distance between Quaqtaq (Quaqtaq Airport) and Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) is 1523 miles / 2450 kilometers / 1323 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Quaqtaq (YQC) to Hay River (YHY) is 3408 miles / 5485 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 86 hours 11 minutes.

Quaqtaq Airport – Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport

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Distance from Quaqtaq to Hay River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1522.524 miles
  • 2450.265 kilometers
  • 1323.037 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
  • 1516.929 miles
  • 2441.260 kilometers
  • 1318.175 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 Quaqtaq to Hay River?

The estimated flight time from Quaqtaq Airport to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport is 3 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Quaqtaq Airport (YQC) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY)

On average, flying from Quaqtaq to Hay River generates about 181 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 181 kilograms equals 399 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Quaqtaq Airport
City: Quaqtaq
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQC
ICAO Code: CYHA
Coordinates: 61°2′47″N, 69°37′4″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