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How far is Skagway, AK, from Philadelphia, PA?

The distance between Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) and Skagway (Skagway Airport) is 2888 miles / 4647 kilometers / 2509 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Philadelphia (PHL) to Skagway (SGY) is 3711 miles / 5973 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 70 hours 32 minutes.

Philadelphia International Airport – Skagway Airport

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2888
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4647
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2509
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Distance from Philadelphia to Skagway

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2887.811 miles
  • 4647.482 kilometers
  • 2509.440 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
  • 2880.876 miles
  • 4636.320 kilometers
  • 2503.412 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 Philadelphia to Skagway?

The estimated flight time from Philadelphia International Airport to Skagway Airport is 5 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Skagway Airport (SGY)

On average, flying from Philadelphia to Skagway generates about 321 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 321 kilograms equals 707 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Philadelphia to Skagway

See the map of the shortest flight path between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Skagway Airport (SGY).

Airport information

Origin Philadelphia International Airport
City: Philadelphia, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PHL
ICAO Code: KPHL
Coordinates: 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″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