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How far is Dawson City from Iqaluit?

The distance between Iqaluit (Iqaluit Airport) and Dawson City (Dawson City Airport) is 2042 miles / 3287 kilometers / 1775 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Iqaluit (YFB) to Dawson City (YDA) is 5437 miles / 8750 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 139 hours 2 minutes.

Iqaluit Airport – Dawson City Airport

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2042
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Distance from Iqaluit to Dawson City

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2042.313 miles
  • 3286.784 kilometers
  • 1774.721 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
  • 2034.520 miles
  • 3274.242 kilometers
  • 1767.949 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 Iqaluit to Dawson City?

The estimated flight time from Iqaluit Airport to Dawson City Airport is 4 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Iqaluit Airport (YFB) and Dawson City Airport (YDA)

On average, flying from Iqaluit to Dawson City generates about 222 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 222 kilograms equals 490 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Iqaluit Airport
City: Iqaluit
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YFB
ICAO Code: CYFB
Coordinates: 63°45′23″N, 68°33′20″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