How far is Dawson City from Fairbanks, AK?
The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Dawson City (Dawson City Airport) is 266 miles / 429 kilometers / 232 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Dawson City (YDA) is 403 miles / 648 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 2 minutes.
Fairbanks International Airport – Dawson City Airport
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Distance from Fairbanks to Dawson City
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fairbanks to Dawson City. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 266.484 miles
- 428.864 kilometers
- 231.568 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- 265.473 miles
- 427.238 kilometers
- 230.690 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 Fairbanks to Dawson City?
The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Dawson City Airport is 1 hour and 0 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fairbanks and Dawson City?
Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Dawson City Airport (YDA)
On average, flying from Fairbanks to Dawson City generates about 64 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 64 kilograms equals 142 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Fairbanks to Dawson City
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Dawson City Airport (YDA).
Airport information
| Origin | Fairbanks International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fairbanks, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | FAI |
| ICAO Code: | PAFA |
| Coordinates: | 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″W |
| Destination | Dawson City Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Dawson City |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YDA |
| ICAO Code: | CYDA |
| Coordinates: | 64°2′35″N, 139°7′40″W |