How far is Skagway, AK, from Buffalo, NY?
The distance between Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) and Skagway (Skagway Airport) is 2609 miles / 4199 kilometers / 2267 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Buffalo (BUF) to Skagway (SGY) is 3398 miles / 5469 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 65 hours 50 minutes.
Buffalo Niagara International Airport – Skagway Airport
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Distance from Buffalo to Skagway
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Buffalo to Skagway. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2609.236 miles
- 4199.158 kilometers
- 2267.364 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- 2602.420 miles
- 4188.190 kilometers
- 2261.442 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 Buffalo to Skagway?
The estimated flight time from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Skagway Airport is 5 hours and 26 minutes.
What is the time difference between Buffalo and Skagway?
The time difference between Buffalo and Skagway is 4 hours. Skagway is 4 hours behind Buffalo.
Flight carbon footprint between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Skagway Airport (SGY)
On average, flying from Buffalo to Skagway generates about 288 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 288 kilograms equals 635 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Buffalo to Skagway
See the map of the shortest flight path between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Skagway Airport (SGY).
Airport information
| Origin | Buffalo Niagara International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Buffalo, NY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BUF |
| ICAO Code: | KBUF |
| Coordinates: | 42°56′25″N, 78°43′55″W |
| Destination | Skagway Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Skagway, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SGY |
| ICAO Code: | PAGY |
| Coordinates: | 59°27′36″N, 135°18′57″W |