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How far is Skagway, AK, from Decatur, IL?

The distance between Decatur (Decatur Airport) and Skagway (Skagway Airport) is 2414 miles / 3885 kilometers / 2097 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Decatur (DEC) to Skagway (SGY) is 3057 miles / 4919 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 58 hours 24 minutes.

Decatur Airport – Skagway Airport

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Distance from Decatur to Skagway

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2413.756 miles
  • 3884.564 kilometers
  • 2097.497 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
  • 2408.603 miles
  • 3876.271 kilometers
  • 2093.019 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 Decatur to Skagway?

The estimated flight time from Decatur Airport to Skagway Airport is 5 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Decatur Airport (DEC) and Skagway Airport (SGY)

On average, flying from Decatur to Skagway generates about 265 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 265 kilograms equals 584 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Decatur to Skagway

See the map of the shortest flight path between Decatur Airport (DEC) and Skagway Airport (SGY).

Airport information

Origin Decatur Airport
City: Decatur, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DEC
ICAO Code: KDEC
Coordinates: 39°50′4″N, 88°51′56″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