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How far is Bismarck, ND, from Skagway, AK?

The distance between Skagway (Skagway Airport) and Bismarck (Bismarck Municipal Airport) is 1657 miles / 2666 kilometers / 1440 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Skagway (SGY) to Bismarck (BIS) is 2126 miles / 3421 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 48 minutes.

Skagway Airport – Bismarck Municipal Airport

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1657
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1440
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Distance from Skagway to Bismarck

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1656.746 miles
  • 2666.275 kilometers
  • 1439.673 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
  • 1652.504 miles
  • 2659.447 kilometers
  • 1435.986 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 Bismarck?

The estimated flight time from Skagway Airport to Bismarck Municipal Airport is 3 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Skagway Airport (SGY) and Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)

On average, flying from Skagway to Bismarck generates about 190 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 190 kilograms equals 418 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 Bismarck

See the map of the shortest flight path between Skagway Airport (SGY) and Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS).

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 Bismarck Municipal Airport
City: Bismarck, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BIS
ICAO Code: KBIS
Coordinates: 46°46′21″N, 100°44′45″W