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How far is Skagway, AK, from Lopez, WA?

The distance between Lopez (Lopez Island Airport) and Skagway (Skagway Airport) is 908 miles / 1462 kilometers / 789 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lopez (LPS) to Skagway (SGY) is 1678 miles / 2700 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 8 minutes.

Lopez Island Airport – Skagway Airport

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789
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Distance from Lopez to Skagway

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 908.367 miles
  • 1461.876 kilometers
  • 789.350 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
  • 906.849 miles
  • 1459.432 kilometers
  • 788.030 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 Lopez to Skagway?

The estimated flight time from Lopez Island Airport to Skagway Airport is 2 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lopez Island Airport (LPS) and Skagway Airport (SGY)

On average, flying from Lopez to Skagway generates about 144 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 144 kilograms equals 318 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lopez to Skagway

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lopez Island Airport (LPS) and Skagway Airport (SGY).

Airport information

Origin Lopez Island Airport
City: Lopez, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LPS
ICAO Code: S31
Coordinates: 48°29′2″N, 122°56′16″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