Current Date And Time In Hay River, Canada
Thursday, 13 August 2026
11:34:24 EDT
State: Northwest Territories
Currency: Canadian Dollar (CAD)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (EDT)
Population: 3,528
District: South Slave Region
Explore the interactive satellite map of Hay River, a city in Northwest Territories, Canada, located in North America. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Hay River — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, streets and urban structure of Hay River.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into North America • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for Canada operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 60.8156° N | 115.7999° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 60.8156 | -115.7999 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 60° 48' 56" N | 115° 47' 60" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 60° 48.933' N | 115° 47.9958' W |
| City | Hay River |
| State | Northwest Territories (ᓄᓇᑦᓯᐊᖅ) |
| Country | Canada |
| Continent | North America |
| District | South Slave Region |
| Time Zone | -08:00 to -03:30 |
| Founded | 1963-06-27 |
| Population | 3,528 |
| Area (km²) | 122.40 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 47.26 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 28.82 /km² |
| Elevation | 152 m / 499 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 60.8156, -115.7999 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Hay River to each nearby city, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 60 km/h. Use this data for delivery routing, courier zoning and last-mile logistics planning around Northwest Territories.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Providence | Northwest Territories | NW | 116 km | 72 mi | ~1h 56m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between city centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and traffic conditions.
Some cities listed above (particularly those on islands or across large water bodies) may not be reachable by direct road — ferry or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Northwest Territories, the home state of Hay River, along with each city's aerial distance from Yellowknife, Northwest Territories's state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yellowknife | 62.4541° N | -114.3725° W | 252 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Inuvik | 68.3617° N | -133.7282° W | 22 m | 1,103 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Fort Smith | 60.0044° N | -111.8887° W | 205 m | 303 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Behchokǫ̀ | 62.8025° N | -116.0464° W | 7 m | 94 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Fort Simpson | 61.8627° N | -121.3516° W | 133 m | 368 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Norman Wells | 65.282° N | -126.8329° W | 17 m | 685 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Tuktoyaktuk | 69.4447° N | -133.0342° W | 1 m | 1,140 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Fort McPherson | 67.4386° N | -134.8854° W | 21 m | 1,106 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Fort Providence | 61.3503° N | -117.6528° W | 152 m | 211 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Aklavik | 68.2191° N | -135.0107° W | 1 m | 1,144 km | 🗺 View Map |
Hay River / Merlyn Carter Airport IATA: YHY 3 km (2 mi) from Hay River |
| 🗺️ Map of other cities |
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| 🗺 Map of Yellowknife |
| 🗺 Map of Behchokǫ̀ |
The exact GPS location of Hay River gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Northwest Territories. These coordinates power satellite-based navigation, geofencing for local delivery fleets, sales territory boundaries and proximity checks for a new store or branch opening. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare Northwest Territories state-level map data
Decimal Degrees (DD) is the standard format used across web mapping APIs and dispatch software. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) shows up in surveying records, printed maps and older GPS hardware still used by field crews. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is the go-to format for marine and aviation navigation. All three formats for Hay River are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Hay River lets you check street layout, building density, land use and access roads before committing to a decision. Real estate teams use it to scout plots and assess neighborhood growth. Field service and utility crews use it to plan site visits, coverage zones and installation routes ahead of time. › View the full Canada map
Hay River sits within Northwest Territories, Canada, in the North America region. Its position relative to other cities shapes trade flow, transport access and local market reach. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports territory planning, competitor proximity analysis and coverage-gap research. › Explore nearby cities
Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Hay River for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The city center provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across Northwest Territories. › Browse every city in Northwest Territories
Coordinates for Hay River in WGS84 decimal format are compatible with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Mapbox, ESRI ArcGIS and all major mapping platforms. Use them for geofencing, distance-based search, map overlays and location-based dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in Canada. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Hay River are latitude 60.8156° and longitude -115.7999°. In directional format: 60.8156° N, 115.7999° W. These coordinates mark the center of Hay River in Northwest Territories and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Hay River is a city in Northwest Territories, Canada, on the continent of North America. It falls within South Slave Region. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Hay River sits at: Latitude 60° 48' 56" N and Longitude 115° 47' 60" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Hay River has a population of approximately 3,528 people. This is roughly 7.725% of Northwest Territories's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Northwest Territories.
The interactive satellite map of Hay River is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 60.8156, -115.7999 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Hay River in Northwest Territories. For broader context, explore the Northwest Territories state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Hay River is Hay River / Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY), roughly 3 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Hay River is approximately 197 km (123 mi) from Yellowknife, the capital of Northwest Territories, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Northwest Territories.
Hay River sits at an elevation of approximately 152 meters (499 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Northwest Territories.
The closest cities to Hay River include Fort Providence. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Hay River, sunrise is at 07:47 AM and sunset is at 11:48 PM, giving a day length of 16h 1m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Hay River's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Hay River is approximately 6,770 km (4,207 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 6,286 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Hay River — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Port-aux-Français, French Southern Territories, roughly 1,330 km from the true antipode. Since about 71% of the Earth's surface is ocean, most antipodal points land in open water rather than on a named city.
Hay River is approximately 3,105 km (1,929 mi) E of Ottawa, the national capital of Canada, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
