How far is Hay River from Smithers?
The distance between Smithers (Smithers Airport) and Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) is 590 miles / 950 kilometers / 513 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Smithers (YYD) to Hay River (YHY) is 982 miles / 1580 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 27 minutes.
Smithers Airport – Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport
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Distance from Smithers to Hay River
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Smithers to Hay River. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 590.392 miles
- 950.143 kilometers
- 513.036 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- 588.878 miles
- 947.707 kilometers
- 511.721 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 Smithers to Hay River?
The estimated flight time from Smithers Airport to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport is 1 hour and 37 minutes.
What is the time difference between Smithers and Hay River?
The time difference between Smithers and Hay River is 1 hour. Hay River is 1 hour ahead of Smithers.
Flight carbon footprint between Smithers Airport (YYD) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY)
On average, flying from Smithers to Hay River generates about 111 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 111 kilograms equals 246 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Smithers to Hay River
See the map of the shortest flight path between Smithers Airport (YYD) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY).
Airport information
| Origin | Smithers Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Smithers |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YYD |
| ICAO Code: | CYYD |
| Coordinates: | 54°49′28″N, 127°10′58″W |
| Destination | Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Hay River |
| Country: | Canada |
| IATA Code: | YHY |
| ICAO Code: | CYHY |
| Coordinates: | 60°50′22″N, 115°46′58″W |