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How far is Yellowknife from Dawson Creek?

The distance between Dawson Creek (Dawson Creek Airport) and Yellowknife (Yellowknife Airport) is 508 miles / 817 kilometers / 441 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Dawson Creek (YDQ) to Yellowknife (YZF) is 745 miles / 1199 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 56 minutes.

Dawson Creek Airport – Yellowknife Airport

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Distance from Dawson Creek to Yellowknife

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 507.677 miles
  • 817.027 kilometers
  • 441.159 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
  • 506.616 miles
  • 815.319 kilometers
  • 440.237 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 Creek to Yellowknife?

The estimated flight time from Dawson Creek Airport to Yellowknife Airport is 1 hour and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Dawson Creek Airport (YDQ) and Yellowknife Airport (YZF)

On average, flying from Dawson Creek to Yellowknife generates about 100 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 100 kilograms equals 220 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 Creek to Yellowknife

See the map of the shortest flight path between Dawson Creek Airport (YDQ) and Yellowknife Airport (YZF).

Airport information

Origin Dawson Creek Airport
City: Dawson Creek
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YDQ
ICAO Code: CYDQ
Coordinates: 55°44′32″N, 120°10′58″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