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How far is Dawson City from Ottawa?

The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and Dawson City (Dawson City Airport) is 2704 miles / 4352 kilometers / 2350 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ottawa (YOW) to Dawson City (YDA) is 3667 miles / 5901 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 75 hours 18 minutes.

Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – Dawson City Airport

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Distance from Ottawa to Dawson City

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2703.964 miles
  • 4351.608 kilometers
  • 2349.680 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
  • 2696.440 miles
  • 4339.500 kilometers
  • 2343.143 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 Ottawa to Dawson City?

The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to Dawson City Airport is 5 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Dawson City Airport (YDA)

On average, flying from Ottawa to Dawson City generates about 299 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 299 kilograms equals 659 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Dawson City Airport (YDA).

Airport information

Origin Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport
City: Ottawa
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YOW
ICAO Code: CYOW
Coordinates: 45°19′20″N, 75°40′9″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