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How far is Dawson City from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Dawson City (Dawson City Airport) is 2534 miles / 4079 kilometers / 2202 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Dawson City (YDA) is 3229 miles / 5197 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 62 hours 59 minutes.

Chicago Midway International Airport – Dawson City Airport

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2534
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4079
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2202
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Distance from Chicago to Dawson City

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Dawson City. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2534.404 miles
  • 4078.728 kilometers
  • 2202.337 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
  • 2528.599 miles
  • 4069.386 kilometers
  • 2197.292 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 Chicago to Dawson City?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Dawson City Airport is 5 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Dawson City Airport (YDA)

On average, flying from Chicago to Dawson City generates about 279 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 279 kilograms equals 616 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Dawson City

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Dawson City Airport (YDA).

Airport information

Origin Chicago Midway International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MDW
ICAO Code: KMDW
Coordinates: 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W
Destination Dawson City Airport
City: Dawson City
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YDA
ICAO Code: CYDA
Coordinates: 64°2′35″N, 139°7′40″W