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How far is Dawson Creek from San Francisco, CA?

The distance between San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) and Dawson Creek (Dawson Creek Airport) is 1256 miles / 2021 kilometers / 1091 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Francisco (SFO) to Dawson Creek (YDQ) is 1629 miles / 2621 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 42 minutes.

San Francisco International Airport – Dawson Creek Airport

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1091
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Distance from San Francisco to Dawson Creek

There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Francisco to Dawson Creek. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1256.023 miles
  • 2021.373 kilometers
  • 1091.454 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
  • 1256.346 miles
  • 2021.893 kilometers
  • 1091.735 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 San Francisco to Dawson Creek?

The estimated flight time from San Francisco International Airport to Dawson Creek Airport is 2 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Dawson Creek Airport (YDQ)

On average, flying from San Francisco to Dawson Creek generates about 164 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 164 kilograms equals 362 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from San Francisco to Dawson Creek

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Dawson Creek Airport (YDQ).

Airport information

Origin San Francisco International Airport
City: San Francisco, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SFO
ICAO Code: KSFO
Coordinates: 37°37′8″N, 122°22′30″W
Destination Dawson Creek Airport
City: Dawson Creek
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YDQ
ICAO Code: CYDQ
Coordinates: 55°44′32″N, 120°10′58″W