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How far is Seattle, WA, from Skagway, AK?

The distance between Skagway (Skagway Airport) and Seattle (Seattle Boeing Field) is 980 miles / 1578 kilometers / 852 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Skagway (SGY) to Seattle (BFI) is 1709 miles / 2750 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 2 minutes.

Skagway Airport – Seattle Boeing Field

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Distance from Skagway to Seattle

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 980.372 miles
  • 1577.756 kilometers
  • 851.920 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
  • 978.820 miles
  • 1575.258 kilometers
  • 850.571 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 Seattle?

The estimated flight time from Skagway Airport to Seattle Boeing Field is 2 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Skagway Airport (SGY) and Seattle Boeing Field (BFI)

On average, flying from Skagway to Seattle generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 330 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 Seattle

See the map of the shortest flight path between Skagway Airport (SGY) and Seattle Boeing Field (BFI).

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 Seattle Boeing Field
City: Seattle, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BFI
ICAO Code: KBFI
Coordinates: 47°31′47″N, 122°18′7″W