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How far is Skagway, AK, from Ketchikan, AK?

The distance between Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) and Skagway (Skagway Airport) is 314 miles / 506 kilometers / 273 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ketchikan (KTN) to Skagway (SGY) is 372 miles / 599 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 28 minutes.

Ketchikan International Airport – Skagway Airport

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Distance from Ketchikan to Skagway

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 314.237 miles
  • 505.716 kilometers
  • 273.065 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
  • 313.640 miles
  • 504.755 kilometers
  • 272.546 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 Ketchikan to Skagway?

The estimated flight time from Ketchikan International Airport to Skagway Airport is 1 hour and 5 minutes.

What is the time difference between Ketchikan and Skagway?

There is no time difference between Ketchikan and Skagway.

Flight carbon footprint between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and Skagway Airport (SGY)

On average, flying from Ketchikan to Skagway generates about 71 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 71 kilograms equals 157 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Ketchikan to Skagway

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and Skagway Airport (SGY).

Airport information

Origin Ketchikan International Airport
City: Ketchikan, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: KTN
ICAO Code: PAKT
Coordinates: 55°21′19″N, 131°42′38″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