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How far is Sanikiluaq from Dawson City?

The distance between Dawson City (Dawson City Airport) and Sanikiluaq (Sanikiluaq Airport) is 2039 miles / 3281 kilometers / 1772 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Dawson City (YDA) to Sanikiluaq (YSK) is 3977 miles / 6400 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 84 hours 2 minutes.

Dawson City Airport – Sanikiluaq Airport

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Distance from Dawson City to Sanikiluaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2038.677 miles
  • 3280.932 kilometers
  • 1771.562 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
  • 2031.491 miles
  • 3269.368 kilometers
  • 1765.317 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 Sanikiluaq?

The estimated flight time from Dawson City Airport to Sanikiluaq Airport is 4 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Dawson City Airport (YDA) and Sanikiluaq Airport (YSK)

On average, flying from Dawson City to Sanikiluaq generates about 222 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 222 kilograms equals 489 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 Sanikiluaq

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

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 Sanikiluaq Airport
City: Sanikiluaq
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YSK
ICAO Code: CYSK
Coordinates: 56°32′16″N, 79°14′48″W