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How far is Deadhorse, AK, from Dawson City?

The distance between Dawson City (Dawson City Airport) and Deadhorse (Deadhorse Airport) is 494 miles / 795 kilometers / 429 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Dawson City (YDA) to Deadhorse (SCC) is 892 miles / 1436 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 18 minutes.

Dawson City Airport – Deadhorse Airport

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Distance from Dawson City to Deadhorse

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 493.898 miles
  • 794.852 kilometers
  • 429.186 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
  • 492.319 miles
  • 792.311 kilometers
  • 427.814 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 Deadhorse?

The estimated flight time from Dawson City Airport to Deadhorse Airport is 1 hour and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Dawson City Airport (YDA) and Deadhorse Airport (SCC)

On average, flying from Dawson City to Deadhorse generates about 98 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 98 kilograms equals 215 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 Deadhorse

See the map of the shortest flight path between Dawson City Airport (YDA) and Deadhorse Airport (SCC).

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 Deadhorse Airport
City: Deadhorse, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SCC
ICAO Code: PASC
Coordinates: 70°11′40″N, 148°27′53″W