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How far is Skagway, AK, from Jackson, TN?

The distance between Jackson (McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport) and Skagway (Skagway Airport) is 2641 miles / 4250 kilometers / 2295 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Jackson (MKL) to Skagway (SGY) is 3408 miles / 5484 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 64 hours 5 minutes.

McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport – Skagway Airport

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4250
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2295
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Distance from Jackson to Skagway

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2641.067 miles
  • 4250.385 kilometers
  • 2295.024 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
  • 2636.570 miles
  • 4243.149 kilometers
  • 2291.117 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 Jackson to Skagway?

The estimated flight time from McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport to Skagway Airport is 5 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport (MKL) and Skagway Airport (SGY)

On average, flying from Jackson to Skagway generates about 292 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 292 kilograms equals 643 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Jackson to Skagway

See the map of the shortest flight path between McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport (MKL) and Skagway Airport (SGY).

Airport information

Origin McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport
City: Jackson, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MKL
ICAO Code: KMKL
Coordinates: 35°35′59″N, 88°54′56″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