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How far is Ketchikan, AK, from Dawson City?

The distance between Dawson City (Dawson City Airport) and Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) is 654 miles / 1052 kilometers / 568 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Dawson City (YDA) to Ketchikan (KTN) is 800 miles / 1288 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 57 minutes.

Dawson City Airport – Ketchikan International Airport

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Distance from Dawson City to Ketchikan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 653.984 miles
  • 1052.484 kilometers
  • 568.296 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
  • 652.573 miles
  • 1050.214 kilometers
  • 567.070 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 Dawson City to Ketchikan?

The estimated flight time from Dawson City Airport to Ketchikan International Airport is 1 hour and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Dawson City Airport (YDA) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN)

On average, flying from Dawson City to Ketchikan generates about 119 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 119 kilograms equals 263 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Dawson City Airport (YDA) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Ketchikan International Airport
City: Ketchikan, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: KTN
ICAO Code: PAKT
Coordinates: 55°21′19″N, 131°42′38″W