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How far is Skagway, AK, from San Diego, CA?

The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Skagway (Skagway Airport) is 2026 miles / 3260 kilometers / 1760 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Skagway (SGY) is 3071 miles / 4943 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 56 hours 34 minutes.

San Diego International Airport – Skagway Airport

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Distance from San Diego to Skagway

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2025.704 miles
  • 3260.054 kilometers
  • 1760.288 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
  • 2025.390 miles
  • 3259.548 kilometers
  • 1760.015 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 San Diego to Skagway?

The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Skagway Airport is 4 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Skagway Airport (SGY)

On average, flying from San Diego to Skagway generates about 220 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 220 kilograms equals 486 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from San Diego to Skagway

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Skagway Airport (SGY).

Airport information

Origin San Diego International Airport
City: San Diego, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SAN
ICAO Code: KSAN
Coordinates: 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″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