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How far is Skagway, AK, from Raleigh, NC?

The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Skagway (Skagway Airport) is 2974 miles / 4786 kilometers / 2584 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Raleigh (RDU) to Skagway (SGY) is 3736 miles / 6012 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 71 hours 33 minutes.

Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Skagway Airport

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Distance from Raleigh to Skagway

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2974.133 miles
  • 4786.402 kilometers
  • 2584.450 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
  • 2968.232 miles
  • 4776.906 kilometers
  • 2579.323 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 Raleigh to Skagway?

The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Skagway Airport is 6 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Skagway Airport (SGY)

On average, flying from Raleigh to Skagway generates about 331 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 331 kilograms equals 730 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Raleigh to Skagway

See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Skagway Airport (SGY).

Airport information

Origin Raleigh–Durham International Airport
City: Raleigh, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RDU
ICAO Code: KRDU
Coordinates: 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″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