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How far is Hay River from Thunder Bay?

The distance between Thunder Bay (Thunder Bay International Airport) and Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) is 1352 miles / 2176 kilometers / 1175 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Thunder Bay (YQT) to Hay River (YHY) is 1954 miles / 3145 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 33 minutes.

Thunder Bay International Airport – Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport

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1352
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2176
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1175
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Distance from Thunder Bay to Hay River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1352.100 miles
  • 2175.993 kilometers
  • 1174.942 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
  • 1348.846 miles
  • 2170.757 kilometers
  • 1172.115 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 Thunder Bay to Hay River?

The estimated flight time from Thunder Bay International Airport to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport is 3 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY)

On average, flying from Thunder Bay to Hay River generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 375 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Thunder Bay to Hay River

See the map of the shortest flight path between Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY).

Airport information

Origin Thunder Bay International Airport
City: Thunder Bay
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQT
ICAO Code: CYQT
Coordinates: 48°22′18″N, 89°19′26″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