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How far is Dawson City from Sanikiluaq?

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

The driving distance from Sanikiluaq (YSK) to Dawson City (YDA) is 3973 miles / 6394 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 83 hours 54 minutes.

Sanikiluaq Airport – Dawson City Airport

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Distance from Sanikiluaq to Dawson City

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sanikiluaq to Dawson City. 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 Sanikiluaq to Dawson City?

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

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

On average, flying from Sanikiluaq to Dawson City 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 Sanikiluaq to Dawson City

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

Airport information

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