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How far is Skagway, AK, from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Skagway (Skagway Airport) is 2351 miles / 3783 kilometers / 2043 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Skagway (SGY) is 2958 miles / 4760 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 56 hours 36 minutes.

Chicago Midway International Airport – Skagway Airport

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2351
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3783
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2043
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Distance from Chicago to Skagway

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2350.911 miles
  • 3783.425 kilometers
  • 2042.886 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
  • 2345.378 miles
  • 3774.519 kilometers
  • 2038.077 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 Chicago to Skagway?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Skagway Airport is 4 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Skagway Airport (SGY)

On average, flying from Chicago to Skagway generates about 258 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 258 kilograms equals 568 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Skagway

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Skagway Airport (SGY).

Airport information

Origin Chicago Midway International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MDW
ICAO Code: KMDW
Coordinates: 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″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