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How far is Skagway, AK, from North Platte, NE?

The distance between North Platte (North Platte Regional Airport) and Skagway (Skagway Airport) is 1951 miles / 3140 kilometers / 1696 nautical miles.

The driving distance from North Platte (LBF) to Skagway (SGY) is 2654 miles / 4271 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 48 minutes.

North Platte Regional Airport – Skagway Airport

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1951
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3140
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1696
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Distance from North Platte to Skagway

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1951.175 miles
  • 3140.111 kilometers
  • 1695.524 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
  • 1947.445 miles
  • 3134.109 kilometers
  • 1692.284 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 North Platte to Skagway?

The estimated flight time from North Platte Regional Airport to Skagway Airport is 4 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between North Platte Regional Airport (LBF) and Skagway Airport (SGY)

On average, flying from North Platte to Skagway generates about 213 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 213 kilograms equals 470 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from North Platte to Skagway

See the map of the shortest flight path between North Platte Regional Airport (LBF) and Skagway Airport (SGY).

Airport information

Origin North Platte Regional Airport
City: North Platte, NE
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LBF
ICAO Code: KLBF
Coordinates: 41°7′34″N, 100°41′2″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