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

The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Skagway (Skagway Airport) is 2756 miles / 4435 kilometers / 2395 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Houston (IAH) to Skagway (SGY) is 3546 miles / 5706 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 67 hours 14 minutes.

Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – Skagway Airport

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4435
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2395
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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)
  • 2755.859 miles
  • 4435.126 kilometers
  • 2394.776 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
  • 2753.407 miles
  • 4431.179 kilometers
  • 2392.645 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 George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Skagway Airport is 5 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Skagway Airport (SGY)

On average, flying from Houston to Skagway generates about 305 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 305 kilograms equals 673 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 George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Skagway Airport (SGY).

Airport information

Origin Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport
City: Houston, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAH
ICAO Code: KIAH
Coordinates: 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″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