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How far is Skagway, AK, from Houston, TX?

The distance between Houston (Houston William P. Hobby Airport) and Skagway (Skagway Airport) is 2778 miles / 4471 kilometers / 2414 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Houston (HOU) to Skagway (SGY) is 3564 miles / 5735 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 67 hours 39 minutes.

Houston William P. Hobby Airport – Skagway Airport

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2778
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2414
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Distance from Houston to Skagway

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2777.865 miles
  • 4470.540 kilometers
  • 2413.899 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
  • 2775.485 miles
  • 4466.710 kilometers
  • 2411.830 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 Houston to Skagway?

The estimated flight time from Houston William P. Hobby Airport to Skagway Airport is 5 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Skagway Airport (SGY)

On average, flying from Houston to Skagway generates about 308 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 308 kilograms equals 679 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Houston to Skagway

See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Skagway Airport (SGY).

Airport information

Origin Houston William P. Hobby Airport
City: Houston, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: HOU
ICAO Code: KHOU
Coordinates: 29°38′43″N, 95°16′44″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