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How far is Helena, MT, from Skagway, AK?

The distance between Skagway (Skagway Airport) and Helena (Helena Regional Airport) is 1305 miles / 2100 kilometers / 1134 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Skagway (SGY) to Helena (HLN) is 1846 miles / 2971 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 54 minutes.

Skagway Airport – Helena Regional Airport

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Distance from Skagway to Helena

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1304.846 miles
  • 2099.946 kilometers
  • 1133.880 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
  • 1302.093 miles
  • 2095.516 kilometers
  • 1131.488 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 Helena?

The estimated flight time from Skagway Airport to Helena Regional Airport is 2 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Skagway Airport (SGY) and Helena Regional Airport (HLN)

On average, flying from Skagway to Helena generates about 167 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 167 kilograms equals 369 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 Helena

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

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 Helena Regional Airport
City: Helena, MT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: HLN
ICAO Code: KHLN
Coordinates: 46°36′24″N, 111°58′58″W