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How far is Hay River from Kuujjuaq?

The distance between Kuujjuaq (Kuujjuaq Airport) and Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) is 1642 miles / 2643 kilometers / 1427 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kuujjuaq (YVP) to Hay River (YHY) is 3411 miles / 5490 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 86 hours 3 minutes.

Kuujjuaq Airport – Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport

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Distance from Kuujjuaq to Hay River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1642.126 miles
  • 2642.745 kilometers
  • 1426.968 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
  • 1636.253 miles
  • 2633.294 kilometers
  • 1421.865 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 Kuujjuaq to Hay River?

The estimated flight time from Kuujjuaq Airport to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport is 3 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kuujjuaq Airport (YVP) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY)

On average, flying from Kuujjuaq to Hay River generates about 189 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 189 kilograms equals 416 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Kuujjuaq Airport
City: Kuujjuaq
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVP
ICAO Code: CYVP
Coordinates: 58°5′45″N, 68°25′36″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