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How far is Hay River from Winnipeg?

The distance between Winnipeg (Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport) and Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) is 1044 miles / 1680 kilometers / 907 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Winnipeg (YWG) to Hay River (YHY) is 1512 miles / 2433 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 32 minutes.

Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport – Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport

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Distance from Winnipeg to Hay River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1044.158 miles
  • 1680.410 kilometers
  • 907.349 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
  • 1041.827 miles
  • 1676.658 kilometers
  • 905.323 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 Winnipeg to Hay River?

The estimated flight time from Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport is 2 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY)

On average, flying from Winnipeg to Hay River generates about 154 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 154 kilograms equals 339 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY).

Airport information

Origin Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport
City: Winnipeg
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YWG
ICAO Code: CYWG
Coordinates: 49°54′35″N, 97°14′23″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