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How far is Hay River from Goose Bay?

The distance between Goose Bay (CFB Goose Bay) and Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) is 2082 miles / 3350 kilometers / 1809 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Goose Bay (YYR) to Hay River (YHY) is 4017 miles / 6464 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 84 hours 51 minutes.

CFB Goose Bay – Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport

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2082
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3350
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1809
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Distance from Goose Bay to Hay River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2081.610 miles
  • 3350.027 kilometers
  • 1808.870 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
  • 2074.653 miles
  • 3338.831 kilometers
  • 1802.824 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 Goose Bay to Hay River?

The estimated flight time from CFB Goose Bay to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport is 4 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between CFB Goose Bay (YYR) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY)

On average, flying from Goose Bay to Hay River generates about 227 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 227 kilograms equals 500 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Goose Bay to Hay River

See the map of the shortest flight path between CFB Goose Bay (YYR) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY).

Airport information

Origin CFB Goose Bay
City: Goose Bay
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYR
ICAO Code: CYYR
Coordinates: 53°19′9″N, 60°25′32″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