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How far is Adak Island, AK, from Skagway, AK?

The distance between Skagway (Skagway Airport) and Adak Island (Adak Airport) is 1668 miles / 2684 kilometers / 1449 nautical miles.

Skagway Airport – Adak Airport

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1449
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Distance from Skagway to Adak Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1667.665 miles
  • 2683.847 kilometers
  • 1449.162 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
  • 1662.362 miles
  • 2675.313 kilometers
  • 1444.553 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 Skagway to Adak Island?

The estimated flight time from Skagway Airport to Adak Airport is 3 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Skagway Airport (SGY) and Adak Airport (ADK)

On average, flying from Skagway to Adak Island generates about 190 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 190 kilograms equals 420 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Skagway to Adak Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Skagway Airport (SGY) and Adak Airport (ADK).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Adak Airport
City: Adak Island, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ADK
ICAO Code: PADK
Coordinates: 51°52′40″N, 176°38′45″W