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How far is Skagway, AK, from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) and Skagway (Skagway Airport) is 2878 miles / 4631 kilometers / 2501 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Washington D.C. (DCA) to Skagway (SGY) is 3652 miles / 5877 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 69 hours 31 minutes.

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport – Skagway Airport

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2878
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4631
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2501
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Skagway

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2877.530 miles
  • 4630.936 kilometers
  • 2500.505 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
  • 2870.954 miles
  • 4620.352 kilometers
  • 2494.791 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 Washington D.C. to Skagway?

The estimated flight time from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Skagway Airport is 5 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Skagway Airport (SGY)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Skagway generates about 320 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 320 kilograms equals 705 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Washington D.C. to Skagway

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Skagway Airport (SGY).

Airport information

Origin Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DCA
ICAO Code: KDCA
Coordinates: 38°51′7″N, 77°2′15″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