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How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Skagway, AK?

The distance between Skagway (Skagway Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 548 miles / 883 kilometers / 477 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Skagway (SGY) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 702 miles / 1130 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 13 minutes.

Skagway Airport – Fairbanks International Airport

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Distance from Skagway to Fairbanks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 548.443 miles
  • 882.634 kilometers
  • 476.584 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
  • 546.766 miles
  • 879.934 kilometers
  • 475.126 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 Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Skagway Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 1 hour and 32 minutes.

What is the time difference between Skagway and Fairbanks?

There is no time difference between Skagway and Fairbanks.

Flight carbon footprint between Skagway Airport (SGY) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Skagway to Fairbanks generates about 106 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 106 kilograms equals 233 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 Fairbanks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Skagway Airport (SGY) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).

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 Fairbanks International Airport
City: Fairbanks, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FAI
ICAO Code: PAFA
Coordinates: 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″W