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

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Skagway (Skagway Airport) is 2336 miles / 3759 kilometers / 2030 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Skagway (SGY) is 2940 miles / 4731 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 56 hours 9 minutes.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Skagway Airport

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2336
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3759
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2030
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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)
  • 2335.792 miles
  • 3759.092 kilometers
  • 2029.747 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
  • 2330.258 miles
  • 3750.186 kilometers
  • 2024.939 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 O'Hare International Airport to Skagway Airport is 4 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Skagway Airport (SGY)

On average, flying from Chicago to Skagway generates about 256 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 256 kilograms equals 565 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 O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Skagway Airport (SGY).

Airport information

Origin Chicago O'Hare International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ORD
ICAO Code: KORD
Coordinates: 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″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