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How far is Hay River from Red Lake?

The distance between Red Lake (Red Lake Airport) and Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) is 1080 miles / 1738 kilometers / 938 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Red Lake (YRL) to Hay River (YHY) is 1822 miles / 2932 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 29 minutes.

Red Lake Airport – Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport

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Distance from Red Lake to Hay River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1079.902 miles
  • 1737.935 kilometers
  • 938.410 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
  • 1077.119 miles
  • 1733.455 kilometers
  • 935.991 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 Red Lake to Hay River?

The estimated flight time from Red Lake Airport to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport is 2 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Red Lake Airport (YRL) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY)

On average, flying from Red Lake to Hay River generates about 156 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 156 kilograms equals 343 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Red Lake to Hay River

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

Airport information

Origin Red Lake Airport
City: Red Lake
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YRL
ICAO Code: CYRL
Coordinates: 51°4′0″N, 93°47′35″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