What is the cheapest way to get from Fort Vermilion to Yellowknife?

The cheapest way to get from Fort Vermilion to Yellowknife is to drive which costs $150 - $230 and takes 10h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Fort Vermilion to Yellowknife?

The fastest way to get from Fort Vermilion to Yellowknife is to drive and fly which takes 5h 12m and costs $390 - $600.

How far is it from Fort Vermilion to Yellowknife?

The distance between Fort Vermilion and Yellowknife is 591 km. The road distance is 792 km.

How long does it take to get from Fort Vermilion to Yellowknife?

It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Fort Vermilion to Yellowknife, including transfers.

Can I drive from Fort Vermilion to Yellowknife?

Yes, the driving distance between Fort Vermilion to Yellowknife is 792 km. It takes approximately 10h 26m to drive from Fort Vermilion to Yellowknife.

Where can I stay near Yellowknife?

There are 29+ hotels available in Yellowknife.

Fort Vermilion to Yellowknife - 3 ways to travel via car, plane, and taxi

There are 3 ways to get from Fort Vermilion to Yellowknife by car, plane, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Drive to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport, fly
best
1. Drive from Fort Vermilion to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY)car
2. Fly from Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) to Yellowknife Airport (YZF)plane YHY - YZF
5h 12m
$392–589
Drive 792 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Fort Vermilion to Yellowknifecar 792 km
10h 26m
$154–222
Taxi to High Level Airport, fly
1. Take the taxi from Fort Vermilion to High Level Airport (YOJ)taxi
2. Fly from High Level Airport (YOJ) to Yellowknife Airport (YZF)plane YOJ - YZF
5h 51m
$296–1,000

Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) to Yellowknife Airport (YZF) flights

15Weekly Planes

33 minAverage Duration

$69Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Fort Vermilion to Yellowknife.

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Distance: 591.1 km
Duration: 5h 12m

What companies run services between Fort Vermilion, AB, Canada and Yellowknife, NT, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Fort Vermilion to Yellowknife. However, you can drive to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) airport, fly to Yellowknife Airport (YZF), then take the taxi to Yellowknife. Alternatively, you can drive from Fort Vermilion to Yellowknife in around 10h 26m.

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