How far is Skagway, AK, from Portland, ME?
The distance between Portland (Portland International Jetport) and Skagway (Skagway Airport) is 2870 miles / 4619 kilometers / 2494 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Portland (PWM) to Skagway (SGY) is 3937 miles / 6336 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 76 hours 17 minutes.
Portland International Jetport – Skagway Airport
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Distance from Portland to Skagway
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Portland to Skagway. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2870.182 miles
- 4619.110 kilometers
- 2494.120 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- 2862.260 miles
- 4606.361 kilometers
- 2487.236 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 Portland to Skagway?
The estimated flight time from Portland International Jetport to Skagway Airport is 5 hours and 56 minutes.
What is the time difference between Portland and Skagway?
The time difference between Portland and Skagway is 4 hours. Skagway is 4 hours behind Portland.
Flight carbon footprint between Portland International Jetport (PWM) and Skagway Airport (SGY)
On average, flying from Portland to Skagway generates about 319 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 319 kilograms equals 703 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Portland to Skagway
See the map of the shortest flight path between Portland International Jetport (PWM) and Skagway Airport (SGY).
Airport information
| Origin | Portland International Jetport |
|---|---|
| City: | Portland, ME |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PWM |
| ICAO Code: | KPWM |
| Coordinates: | 43°38′46″N, 70°18′33″W |
| Destination | Skagway Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Skagway, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SGY |
| ICAO Code: | PAGY |
| Coordinates: | 59°27′36″N, 135°18′57″W |