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How far is Iqaluit from Dawson City?

The distance between Dawson City (Dawson City Airport) and Iqaluit (Iqaluit Airport) is 2042 miles / 3287 kilometers / 1775 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Dawson City (YDA) to Iqaluit (YFB) is 5439 miles / 8753 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 139 hours 7 minutes.

Dawson City Airport – Iqaluit Airport

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Distance from Dawson City to Iqaluit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2042.313 miles
  • 3286.784 kilometers
  • 1774.721 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
  • 2034.520 miles
  • 3274.242 kilometers
  • 1767.949 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 Dawson City to Iqaluit?

The estimated flight time from Dawson City Airport to Iqaluit Airport is 4 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Dawson City Airport (YDA) and Iqaluit Airport (YFB)

On average, flying from Dawson City to Iqaluit generates about 222 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 222 kilograms equals 490 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Dawson City Airport (YDA) and Iqaluit Airport (YFB).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Iqaluit Airport
City: Iqaluit
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YFB
ICAO Code: CYFB
Coordinates: 63°45′23″N, 68°33′20″W