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

The distance between Skagway (Skagway Airport) and Eastsound (Orcas Island Airport) is 895 miles / 1441 kilometers / 778 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Skagway (SGY) to Eastsound (ESD) is 1683 miles / 2709 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 19 minutes.

Skagway Airport – Orcas Island Airport

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Distance from Skagway to Eastsound

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 895.432 miles
  • 1441.057 kilometers
  • 778.109 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
  • 893.903 miles
  • 1438.597 kilometers
  • 776.780 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 Eastsound?

The estimated flight time from Skagway Airport to Orcas Island Airport is 2 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Skagway Airport (SGY) and Orcas Island Airport (ESD)

On average, flying from Skagway to Eastsound generates about 143 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 143 kilograms equals 316 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 Eastsound

See the map of the shortest flight path between Skagway Airport (SGY) and Orcas Island Airport (ESD).

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 Orcas Island Airport
City: Eastsound, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ESD
ICAO Code: KORS
Coordinates: 48°42′29″N, 122°54′36″W