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How far is Hay River from Churchill Falls?

The distance between Churchill Falls (Churchill Falls Airport) and Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) is 1949 miles / 3137 kilometers / 1694 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Churchill Falls (ZUM) to Hay River (YHY) is 3829 miles / 6162 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 81 hours 7 minutes.

Churchill Falls Airport – Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport

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3137
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1694
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Distance from Churchill Falls to Hay River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1949.123 miles
  • 3136.810 kilometers
  • 1693.742 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
  • 1942.610 miles
  • 3126.327 kilometers
  • 1688.082 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 Churchill Falls to Hay River?

The estimated flight time from Churchill Falls Airport to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport is 4 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Churchill Falls Airport (ZUM) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY)

On average, flying from Churchill Falls to Hay River generates about 213 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 213 kilograms equals 469 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Churchill Falls to Hay River

See the map of the shortest flight path between Churchill Falls Airport (ZUM) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY).

Airport information

Origin Churchill Falls Airport
City: Churchill Falls
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: ZUM
ICAO Code: CZUM
Coordinates: 53°33′42″N, 64°6′23″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