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How far is Skagway, AK, from Waterloo, IA?

The distance between Waterloo (Waterloo Regional Airport) and Skagway (Skagway Airport) is 2151 miles / 3462 kilometers / 1869 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Waterloo (ALO) to Skagway (SGY) is 2759 miles / 4440 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 52 hours 50 minutes.

Waterloo Regional Airport – Skagway Airport

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2151
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1869
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Distance from Waterloo to Skagway

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2151.097 miles
  • 3461.854 kilometers
  • 1869.252 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
  • 2146.097 miles
  • 3453.808 kilometers
  • 1864.907 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 Waterloo to Skagway?

The estimated flight time from Waterloo Regional Airport to Skagway Airport is 4 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) and Skagway Airport (SGY)

On average, flying from Waterloo to Skagway generates about 235 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 235 kilograms equals 518 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Waterloo to Skagway

See the map of the shortest flight path between Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) and Skagway Airport (SGY).

Airport information

Origin Waterloo Regional Airport
City: Waterloo, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ALO
ICAO Code: KALO
Coordinates: 42°33′25″N, 92°24′1″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