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How far is Vancouver from Skagway, AK?

The distance between Skagway (Skagway Airport) and Vancouver (Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre) is 856 miles / 1377 kilometers / 744 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Skagway (SGY) to Vancouver (CXH) is 1637 miles / 2634 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 36 minutes.

Skagway Airport – Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre

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856
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1377
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744
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Distance from Skagway to Vancouver

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 855.718 miles
  • 1377.145 kilometers
  • 743.599 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
  • 854.195 miles
  • 1374.694 kilometers
  • 742.275 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 Vancouver?

The estimated flight time from Skagway Airport to Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre is 2 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Skagway Airport (SGY) and Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre (CXH)

On average, flying from Skagway to Vancouver generates about 140 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 140 kilograms equals 308 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 Vancouver

See the map of the shortest flight path between Skagway Airport (SGY) and Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre (CXH).

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 Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: CXH
ICAO Code: CYHC
Coordinates: 49°17′39″N, 123°6′39″W