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How far is Hay River from Wabush?

The distance between Wabush (Wabush Airport) and Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) is 1883 miles / 3030 kilometers / 1636 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wabush (YWK) to Hay River (YHY) is 3686 miles / 5932 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 78 hours 10 minutes.

Wabush Airport – Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport

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1883
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Distance from Wabush to Hay River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1882.697 miles
  • 3029.906 kilometers
  • 1636.019 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
  • 1876.511 miles
  • 3019.952 kilometers
  • 1630.644 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 Wabush to Hay River?

The estimated flight time from Wabush Airport to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport is 4 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wabush Airport (YWK) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY)

On average, flying from Wabush to Hay River generates about 207 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 207 kilograms equals 456 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Wabush Airport
City: Wabush
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YWK
ICAO Code: CYWK
Coordinates: 52°55′18″N, 66°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