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How far is Hay River from Thompson?

The distance between Thompson (Thompson Airport) and Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) is 736 miles / 1185 kilometers / 640 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Thompson (YTH) to Hay River (YHY) is 1537 miles / 2474 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 47 minutes.

Thompson Airport – Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport

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736
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640
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Distance from Thompson to Hay River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 736.497 miles
  • 1185.277 kilometers
  • 639.998 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
  • 734.197 miles
  • 1181.576 kilometers
  • 638.000 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 Thompson to Hay River?

The estimated flight time from Thompson Airport to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport is 1 hour and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Thompson Airport (YTH) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY)

On average, flying from Thompson to Hay River generates about 129 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 129 kilograms equals 283 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Thompson Airport
City: Thompson
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YTH
ICAO Code: CYTH
Coordinates: 55°48′3″N, 97°51′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