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How far is Skagway, AK, from Beckley, WV?

The distance between Beckley (Raleigh County Memorial Airport) and Skagway (Skagway Airport) is 2790 miles / 4491 kilometers / 2425 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Beckley (BKW) to Skagway (SGY) is 3501 miles / 5635 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 67 hours 3 minutes.

Raleigh County Memorial Airport – Skagway Airport

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2790
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2425
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Distance from Beckley to Skagway

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2790.268 miles
  • 4490.502 kilometers
  • 2424.677 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
  • 2784.374 miles
  • 4481.015 kilometers
  • 2419.555 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 Beckley to Skagway?

The estimated flight time from Raleigh County Memorial Airport to Skagway Airport is 5 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh County Memorial Airport (BKW) and Skagway Airport (SGY)

On average, flying from Beckley to Skagway generates about 309 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 309 kilograms equals 682 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Beckley to Skagway

See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh County Memorial Airport (BKW) and Skagway Airport (SGY).

Airport information

Origin Raleigh County Memorial Airport
City: Beckley, WV
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BKW
ICAO Code: KBKW
Coordinates: 37°47′14″N, 81°7′27″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