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How far is Los Angeles, CA, from Skagway, AK?

The distance between Skagway (Skagway Airport) and Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) is 1924 miles / 3097 kilometers / 1672 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Skagway (SGY) to Los Angeles (LAX) is 3032 miles / 4879 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 47 minutes.

Skagway Airport – Los Angeles International Airport

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1924
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3097
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1672
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Distance from Skagway to Los Angeles

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1924.192 miles
  • 3096.688 kilometers
  • 1672.077 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
  • 1923.769 miles
  • 3096.005 kilometers
  • 1671.709 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 Los Angeles?

The estimated flight time from Skagway Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 4 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Skagway Airport (SGY) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

On average, flying from Skagway to Los Angeles generates about 210 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 210 kilograms equals 464 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 Los Angeles

See the map of the shortest flight path between Skagway Airport (SGY) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

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 Los Angeles International Airport
City: Los Angeles, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LAX
ICAO Code: KLAX
Coordinates: 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″W