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How far is Washington D.C. from Skagway, AK?

The distance between Skagway (Skagway Airport) and Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) is 2858 miles / 4599 kilometers / 2484 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Skagway (SGY) to Washington D.C. (IAD) is 3639 miles / 5856 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 69 hours 20 minutes.

Skagway Airport – Washington Dulles International Airport

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Distance from Skagway to Washington D.C.

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2857.989 miles
  • 4599.488 kilometers
  • 2483.525 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
  • 2851.455 miles
  • 4588.972 kilometers
  • 2477.846 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 Washington D.C.?

The estimated flight time from Skagway Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport is 5 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Skagway Airport (SGY) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

On average, flying from Skagway to Washington D.C. generates about 317 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 317 kilograms equals 700 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 Washington D.C.

See the map of the shortest flight path between Skagway Airport (SGY) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).

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 Washington Dulles International Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAD
ICAO Code: KIAD
Coordinates: 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W