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How far is Skagway, AK, from Lancaster, PA?

The distance between Lancaster (Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)) and Skagway (Skagway Airport) is 2838 miles / 4567 kilometers / 2466 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lancaster (LNS) to Skagway (SGY) is 3644 miles / 5864 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 69 hours 12 minutes.

Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) – Skagway Airport

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Distance from Lancaster to Skagway

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2837.753 miles
  • 4566.920 kilometers
  • 2465.940 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
  • 2830.921 miles
  • 4555.926 kilometers
  • 2460.003 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 Lancaster to Skagway?

The estimated flight time from Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) to Skagway Airport is 5 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS) and Skagway Airport (SGY)

On average, flying from Lancaster to Skagway generates about 315 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 315 kilograms equals 694 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lancaster to Skagway

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS) and Skagway Airport (SGY).

Airport information

Origin Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)
City: Lancaster, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LNS
ICAO Code: KLNS
Coordinates: 40°7′18″N, 76°17′45″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