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How far is Dawson City from Ketchikan, AK?

The distance between Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) and Dawson City (Dawson City Airport) is 654 miles / 1052 kilometers / 568 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ketchikan (KTN) to Dawson City (YDA) is 800 miles / 1288 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 57 minutes.

Ketchikan International Airport – Dawson City Airport

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Distance from Ketchikan to Dawson City

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 653.984 miles
  • 1052.484 kilometers
  • 568.296 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
  • 652.573 miles
  • 1050.214 kilometers
  • 567.070 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 Ketchikan to Dawson City?

The estimated flight time from Ketchikan International Airport to Dawson City Airport is 1 hour and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and Dawson City Airport (YDA)

On average, flying from Ketchikan to Dawson City generates about 119 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 119 kilograms equals 263 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and Dawson City Airport (YDA).

Airport information

Origin Ketchikan International Airport
City: Ketchikan, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: KTN
ICAO Code: PAKT
Coordinates: 55°21′19″N, 131°42′38″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