How far is Lafayette, LA, from Skagway, AK?
The distance between Skagway (Skagway Airport) and Lafayette (Lafayette Regional Airport) is 2848 miles / 4583 kilometers / 2474 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Skagway (SGY) to Lafayette (LFT) is 3662 miles / 5893 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 69 hours 3 minutes.
Skagway Airport – Lafayette Regional Airport
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Distance from Skagway to Lafayette
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Skagway to Lafayette. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2847.554 miles
- 4582.694 kilometers
- 2474.457 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- 2844.587 miles
- 4577.919 kilometers
- 2471.878 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 Lafayette?
The estimated flight time from Skagway Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport is 5 hours and 53 minutes.
What is the time difference between Skagway and Lafayette?
The time difference between Skagway and Lafayette is 3 hours. Lafayette is 3 hours ahead of Skagway.
Flight carbon footprint between Skagway Airport (SGY) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)
On average, flying from Skagway to Lafayette generates about 316 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 316 kilograms equals 697 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 Lafayette
See the map of the shortest flight path between Skagway Airport (SGY) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT).
Airport information
| Origin | Skagway Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Skagway, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SGY |
| ICAO Code: | PAGY |
| Coordinates: | 59°27′36″N, 135°18′57″W |
| Destination | Lafayette Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lafayette, LA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | LFT |
| ICAO Code: | KLFT |
| Coordinates: | 30°12′19″N, 91°59′15″W |