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How far is Gainesville, FL, from Skagway, AK?

The distance between Skagway (Skagway Airport) and Gainesville (Gainesville Regional Airport) is 3197 miles / 5145 kilometers / 2778 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Skagway (SGY) to Gainesville (GNV) is 4000 miles / 6437 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 75 hours 37 minutes.

Skagway Airport – Gainesville Regional Airport

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3197
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5145
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2778
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Distance from Skagway to Gainesville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3197.179 miles
  • 5145.362 kilometers
  • 2778.273 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
  • 3192.992 miles
  • 5138.623 kilometers
  • 2774.635 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 Gainesville?

The estimated flight time from Skagway Airport to Gainesville Regional Airport is 6 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Skagway Airport (SGY) and Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)

On average, flying from Skagway to Gainesville generates about 358 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 358 kilograms equals 789 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 Gainesville

See the map of the shortest flight path between Skagway Airport (SGY) and Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV).

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 Gainesville Regional Airport
City: Gainesville, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GNV
ICAO Code: KGNV
Coordinates: 29°41′24″N, 82°16′18″W