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How far is Skagway, AK, from Wilmington, DE?

The distance between Wilmington (Wilmington Airport (Delaware)) and Skagway (Skagway Airport) is 2885 miles / 4643 kilometers / 2507 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wilmington (ILG) to Skagway (SGY) is 3710 miles / 5970 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 70 hours 30 minutes.

Wilmington Airport (Delaware) – Skagway Airport

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2885
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4643
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2507
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Distance from Wilmington to Skagway

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2884.928 miles
  • 4642.842 kilometers
  • 2506.934 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
  • 2878.063 miles
  • 4631.793 kilometers
  • 2500.968 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 Wilmington to Skagway?

The estimated flight time from Wilmington Airport (Delaware) to Skagway Airport is 5 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wilmington Airport (Delaware) (ILG) and Skagway Airport (SGY)

On average, flying from Wilmington to Skagway generates about 321 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 321 kilograms equals 707 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Wilmington to Skagway

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wilmington Airport (Delaware) (ILG) and Skagway Airport (SGY).

Airport information

Origin Wilmington Airport (Delaware)
City: Wilmington, DE
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ILG
ICAO Code: KILG
Coordinates: 39°40′43″N, 75°36′23″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