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How far is Gander from Dawson City?

The distance between Dawson City (Dawson City Airport) and Gander (Gander International Airport) is 3130 miles / 5037 kilometers / 2720 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Dawson City (YDA) to Gander (YQX) is 5658 miles / 9106 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 123 hours 44 minutes.

Dawson City Airport – Gander International Airport

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3130
Miles
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5037
Kilometers
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2720
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
6 h 25 min
Time Difference
3 h 30 min
CO2 emission
350 kg

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Distance from Dawson City to Gander

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3129.885 miles
  • 5037.061 kilometers
  • 2719.795 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
  • 3119.947 miles
  • 5021.069 kilometers
  • 2711.160 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 Gander?

The estimated flight time from Dawson City Airport to Gander International Airport is 6 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Dawson City Airport (YDA) and Gander International Airport (YQX)

On average, flying from Dawson City to Gander generates about 350 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 350 kilograms equals 771 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 Gander

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

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 Gander International Airport
City: Gander
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQX
ICAO Code: CYQX
Coordinates: 48°56′12″N, 54°34′5″W