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How far is Skagway, AK, from Jackson, WY?

The distance between Jackson (Jackson Hole Airport) and Skagway (Skagway Airport) is 1507 miles / 2426 kilometers / 1310 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Jackson (JAC) to Skagway (SGY) is 2130 miles / 3428 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 6 minutes.

Jackson Hole Airport – Skagway Airport

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1507
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2426
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1310
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Distance from Jackson to Skagway

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1507.367 miles
  • 2425.873 kilometers
  • 1309.866 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
  • 1504.696 miles
  • 2421.573 kilometers
  • 1307.545 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 Jackson to Skagway?

The estimated flight time from Jackson Hole Airport to Skagway Airport is 3 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jackson Hole Airport (JAC) and Skagway Airport (SGY)

On average, flying from Jackson to Skagway generates about 180 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 180 kilograms equals 397 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Jackson to Skagway

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jackson Hole Airport (JAC) and Skagway Airport (SGY).

Airport information

Origin Jackson Hole Airport
City: Jackson, WY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: JAC
ICAO Code: KJAC
Coordinates: 43°36′26″N, 110°44′16″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