How far is Skagway, AK, from Los Angeles, CA?
The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Skagway (Skagway Airport) is 1924 miles / 3097 kilometers / 1672 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Skagway (SGY) is 3025 miles / 4869 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 41 minutes.
Los Angeles International Airport – Skagway Airport
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Distance from Los Angeles to Skagway
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Los Angeles to Skagway. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1924.192 miles
- 3096.688 kilometers
- 1672.077 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- 1923.769 miles
- 3096.005 kilometers
- 1671.709 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 Los Angeles to Skagway?
The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Skagway Airport is 4 hours and 8 minutes.
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Skagway?
The time difference between Los Angeles and Skagway is 1 hour. Skagway is 1 hour behind Los Angeles.
Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Skagway Airport (SGY)
On average, flying from Los Angeles to Skagway generates about 210 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 210 kilograms equals 464 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Los Angeles to Skagway
See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Skagway Airport (SGY).
Airport information
| Origin | Los Angeles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Los Angeles, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LAX |
| ICAO Code: | KLAX |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″W |
| Destination | Skagway Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Skagway, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SGY |
| ICAO Code: | PAGY |
| Coordinates: | 59°27′36″N, 135°18′57″W |