How far is Yellowknife from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Yellowknife (Yellowknife Airport) is 2240 miles / 3606 kilometers / 1947 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Yellowknife (YZF) is 3288 miles / 5291 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 62 hours 15 minutes.
Washington Dulles International Airport – Yellowknife Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Yellowknife
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Yellowknife. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2240.426 miles
- 3605.615 kilometers
- 1946.877 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- 2236.715 miles
- 3599.643 kilometers
- 1943.652 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 Washington D.C. to Yellowknife?
The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Yellowknife Airport is 4 hours and 44 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Yellowknife?
Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Yellowknife Airport (YZF)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Yellowknife generates about 245 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 245 kilograms equals 540 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Washington D.C. to Yellowknife
See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Yellowknife Airport (YZF).
Airport information
| Origin | Washington Dulles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAD |
| ICAO Code: | KIAD |
| Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W |
| Destination | Yellowknife Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Yellowknife |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YZF |
| ICAO Code: | CYZF |
| Coordinates: | 62°27′46″N, 114°26′24″W |