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How far is Skagway, AK, from Lewiston, ID?

The distance between Lewiston (Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport) and Skagway (Skagway Airport) is 1177 miles / 1894 kilometers / 1023 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lewiston (LWS) to Skagway (SGY) is 1832 miles / 2948 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 19 minutes.

Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport – Skagway Airport

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Distance from Lewiston to Skagway

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1176.751 miles
  • 1893.798 kilometers
  • 1022.569 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
  • 1174.649 miles
  • 1890.414 kilometers
  • 1020.742 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 Lewiston to Skagway?

The estimated flight time from Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport to Skagway Airport is 2 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport (LWS) and Skagway Airport (SGY)

On average, flying from Lewiston to Skagway generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 354 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lewiston to Skagway

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport (LWS) and Skagway Airport (SGY).

Airport information

Origin Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport
City: Lewiston, ID
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LWS
ICAO Code: KLWS
Coordinates: 46°22′28″N, 117°0′53″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