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How far is Skagway, AK, from Gainesville, FL?

The distance between Gainesville (Gainesville Regional Airport) and Skagway (Skagway Airport) is 3197 miles / 5145 kilometers / 2778 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Gainesville (GNV) to Skagway (SGY) is 4005 miles / 6446 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 75 hours 44 minutes.

Gainesville Regional Airport – Skagway Airport

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3197
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5145
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2778
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Distance from Gainesville to Skagway

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3197.179 miles
  • 5145.362 kilometers
  • 2778.273 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
  • 3192.992 miles
  • 5138.623 kilometers
  • 2774.635 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 Gainesville to Skagway?

The estimated flight time from Gainesville Regional Airport to Skagway Airport is 6 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) and Skagway Airport (SGY)

On average, flying from Gainesville to Skagway generates about 358 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 358 kilograms equals 789 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Gainesville to Skagway

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

Airport information

Origin Gainesville Regional Airport
City: Gainesville, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GNV
ICAO Code: KGNV
Coordinates: 29°41′24″N, 82°16′18″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