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How far is Skagway, AK, from Nantucket, MA?

The distance between Nantucket (Nantucket Memorial Airport) and Skagway (Skagway Airport) is 2999 miles / 4827 kilometers / 2606 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nantucket (ACK) to Skagway (SGY) is 3935 miles / 6332 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 78 hours 9 minutes.

Nantucket Memorial Airport – Skagway Airport

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Distance from Nantucket to Skagway

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nantucket to Skagway. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2999.240 miles
  • 4826.809 kilometers
  • 2606.268 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
  • 2991.501 miles
  • 4814.355 kilometers
  • 2599.544 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 Nantucket to Skagway?

The estimated flight time from Nantucket Memorial Airport to Skagway Airport is 6 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK) and Skagway Airport (SGY)

On average, flying from Nantucket to Skagway generates about 334 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 334 kilograms equals 737 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Nantucket to Skagway

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK) and Skagway Airport (SGY).

Airport information

Origin Nantucket Memorial Airport
City: Nantucket, MA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ACK
ICAO Code: KACK
Coordinates: 41°15′11″N, 70°3′36″W
Destination Skagway Airport
City: Skagway, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SGY
ICAO Code: PAGY
Coordinates: 59°27′36″N, 135°18′57″W