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How far is Hay River from Deer Lake First Nation?

The distance between Deer Lake First Nation (Deer Lake Airport) and Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) is 994 miles / 1599 kilometers / 864 nautical miles.

Deer Lake Airport – Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport

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Distance from Deer Lake First Nation to Hay River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 993.804 miles
  • 1599.372 kilometers
  • 863.592 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
  • 991.027 miles
  • 1594.904 kilometers
  • 861.179 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 Deer Lake First Nation to Hay River?

The estimated flight time from Deer Lake Airport to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport is 2 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Deer Lake Airport (YVZ) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY)

On average, flying from Deer Lake First Nation to Hay River generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 332 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Deer Lake First Nation to Hay River

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

Airport information

Origin Deer Lake Airport
City: Deer Lake First Nation
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVZ
ICAO Code: CYVZ
Coordinates: 52°39′20″N, 94°3′41″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