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How far is Hay River from Wollaston Lake?

The distance between Wollaston Lake (Wollaston Lake Airport) and Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) is 482 miles / 775 kilometers / 419 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wollaston Lake (ZWL) to Hay River (YHY) is 1354 miles / 2179 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 40 minutes.

Wollaston Lake Airport – Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport

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Distance from Wollaston Lake to Hay River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 481.806 miles
  • 775.391 kilometers
  • 418.678 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
  • 480.200 miles
  • 772.807 kilometers
  • 417.282 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 Wollaston Lake to Hay River?

The estimated flight time from Wollaston Lake Airport to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport is 1 hour and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wollaston Lake Airport (ZWL) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY)

On average, flying from Wollaston Lake to Hay River generates about 96 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 96 kilograms equals 212 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Wollaston Lake Airport
City: Wollaston Lake
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: ZWL
ICAO Code: CZWL
Coordinates: 58°6′24″N, 103°10′19″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