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How far is Hay River from Lynn Lake?

The distance between Lynn Lake (Lynn Lake Airport) and Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) is 593 miles / 955 kilometers / 515 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lynn Lake (YYL) to Hay River (YHY) is 1733 miles / 2789 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 57 minutes.

Lynn Lake Airport – Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport

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Distance from Lynn Lake to Hay River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 593.154 miles
  • 954.589 kilometers
  • 515.437 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
  • 591.268 miles
  • 951.553 kilometers
  • 513.798 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 Lynn Lake to Hay River?

The estimated flight time from Lynn Lake Airport to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport is 1 hour and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lynn Lake Airport (YYL) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY)

On average, flying from Lynn Lake to Hay River generates about 112 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 112 kilograms equals 247 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lynn Lake to Hay River

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

Airport information

Origin Lynn Lake Airport
City: Lynn Lake
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYL
ICAO Code: CYYL
Coordinates: 56°51′50″N, 101°4′33″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