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How far is Yellowknife from Edmonton?

The distance between Edmonton (Edmonton International Airport) and Yellowknife (Yellowknife Airport) is 634 miles / 1021 kilometers / 551 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Edmonton (YEG) to Yellowknife (YZF) is 946 miles / 1522 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 43 minutes.

Edmonton International Airport – Yellowknife Airport

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634
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1021
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551
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Distance from Edmonton to Yellowknife

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Edmonton to Yellowknife. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 634.218 miles
  • 1020.675 kilometers
  • 551.121 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
  • 633.193 miles
  • 1019.025 kilometers
  • 550.230 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 Edmonton to Yellowknife?

The estimated flight time from Edmonton International Airport to Yellowknife Airport is 1 hour and 42 minutes.

What is the time difference between Edmonton and Yellowknife?

There is no time difference between Edmonton and Yellowknife.

Flight carbon footprint between Edmonton International Airport (YEG) and Yellowknife Airport (YZF)

On average, flying from Edmonton to Yellowknife generates about 117 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 117 kilograms equals 258 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Edmonton to Yellowknife

See the map of the shortest flight path between Edmonton International Airport (YEG) and Yellowknife Airport (YZF).

Airport information

Origin Edmonton International Airport
City: Edmonton
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YEG
ICAO Code: CYEG
Coordinates: 53°18′34″N, 113°34′48″W
Destination Yellowknife Airport
City: Yellowknife
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YZF
ICAO Code: CYZF
Coordinates: 62°27′46″N, 114°26′24″W

Airlines flying from Edmonton (YEG) to Yellowknife (YZF)

Air Canada
Canadian North
First Air
Japan Airlines
WestJet