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How far is Hay River from Penticton?

The distance between Penticton (Penticton Regional Airport) and Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) is 801 miles / 1289 kilometers / 696 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Penticton (YYF) to Hay River (YHY) is 1159 miles / 1866 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 25 minutes.

Penticton Regional Airport – Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport

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801
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1289
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696
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Distance from Penticton to Hay River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 801.034 miles
  • 1289.140 kilometers
  • 696.080 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
  • 800.038 miles
  • 1287.537 kilometers
  • 695.214 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 Penticton to Hay River?

The estimated flight time from Penticton Regional Airport to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport is 2 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Penticton Regional Airport (YYF) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY)

On average, flying from Penticton to Hay River generates about 135 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 135 kilograms equals 297 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Penticton Regional Airport (YYF) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY).

Airport information

Origin Penticton Regional Airport
City: Penticton
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYF
ICAO Code: CYYF
Coordinates: 49°27′47″N, 119°36′7″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