How far is Skagway, AK, from New York, NY?
The distance between New York (New York LaGuardia Airport) and Skagway (Skagway Airport) is 2889 miles / 4650 kilometers / 2511 nautical miles.
The driving distance from New York (LGA) to Skagway (SGY) is 3750 miles / 6035 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 71 hours 16 minutes.
New York LaGuardia Airport – Skagway Airport
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Distance from New York to Skagway
There are several ways to calculate the distance from New York to Skagway. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2889.495 miles
- 4650.191 kilometers
- 2510.902 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- 2882.281 miles
- 4638.582 kilometers
- 2504.634 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 New York to Skagway?
The estimated flight time from New York LaGuardia Airport to Skagway Airport is 5 hours and 58 minutes.
What is the time difference between New York and Skagway?
The time difference between New York and Skagway is 4 hours. Skagway is 4 hours behind New York.
Flight carbon footprint between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Skagway Airport (SGY)
On average, flying from New York to Skagway generates about 321 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 321 kilograms equals 708 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from New York to Skagway
See the map of the shortest flight path between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Skagway Airport (SGY).
Airport information
| Origin | New York LaGuardia Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | New York, NY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LGA |
| ICAO Code: | KLGA |
| Coordinates: | 40°46′37″N, 73°52′21″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 |