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How far is Dawson City from Sydney?

The distance between Sydney (Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport) and Dawson City (Dawson City Airport) is 3125 miles / 5029 kilometers / 2715 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sydney (YQY) to Dawson City (YDA) is 4647 miles / 7478 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 95 hours 32 minutes.

Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport – Dawson City Airport

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3125
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5029
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2715
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Distance from Sydney to Dawson City

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3124.905 miles
  • 5029.047 kilometers
  • 2715.468 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
  • 3115.612 miles
  • 5014.091 kilometers
  • 2707.393 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 Sydney to Dawson City?

The estimated flight time from Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport to Dawson City Airport is 6 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) and Dawson City Airport (YDA)

On average, flying from Sydney to Dawson City generates about 349 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 349 kilograms equals 770 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) and Dawson City Airport (YDA).

Airport information

Origin Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport
City: Sydney
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQY
ICAO Code: CYQY
Coordinates: 46°9′41″N, 60°2′52″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