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

The distance between Skagway (Skagway Airport) and Philadelphia (Wings Field) is 2873 miles / 4624 kilometers / 2497 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Skagway (SGY) to Philadelphia (BBX) is 3697 miles / 5949 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 70 hours 3 minutes.

Skagway Airport – Wings Field

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2873
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2497
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Distance from Skagway to Philadelphia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2873.265 miles
  • 4624.072 kilometers
  • 2496.799 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
  • 2866.301 miles
  • 4612.864 kilometers
  • 2490.747 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 Philadelphia?

The estimated flight time from Skagway Airport to Wings Field is 5 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Skagway Airport (SGY) and Wings Field (BBX)

On average, flying from Skagway to Philadelphia generates about 319 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 319 kilograms equals 704 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Skagway to Philadelphia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Skagway Airport (SGY) and Wings Field (BBX).

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 Wings Field
City: Philadelphia, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BBX
ICAO Code: KLOM
Coordinates: 40°8′15″N, 75°15′54″W