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How far is Houston, TX, from Skagway, AK?

The distance between Skagway (Skagway Airport) and Houston (Houston William P. Hobby Airport) is 2778 miles / 4471 kilometers / 2414 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Skagway (SGY) to Houston (HOU) is 3569 miles / 5743 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 67 hours 49 minutes.

Skagway Airport – Houston William P. Hobby Airport

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Distance from Skagway to Houston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2777.865 miles
  • 4470.540 kilometers
  • 2413.899 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
  • 2775.485 miles
  • 4466.710 kilometers
  • 2411.830 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 Houston?

The estimated flight time from Skagway Airport to Houston William P. Hobby Airport is 5 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Skagway Airport (SGY) and Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)

On average, flying from Skagway to Houston generates about 308 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 308 kilograms equals 679 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 Houston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Skagway Airport (SGY) and Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU).

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 Houston William P. Hobby Airport
City: Houston, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: HOU
ICAO Code: KHOU
Coordinates: 29°38′43″N, 95°16′44″W