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How far is New York, NY, from Skagway, AK?

The distance between Skagway (Skagway Airport) and New York (New York LaGuardia Airport) is 2889 miles / 4650 kilometers / 2511 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Skagway (SGY) to New York (LGA) is 3749 miles / 6033 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 71 hours 14 minutes.

Skagway Airport – New York LaGuardia Airport

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Distance from Skagway to New York

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2889.495 miles
  • 4650.191 kilometers
  • 2510.902 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
  • 2882.281 miles
  • 4638.582 kilometers
  • 2504.634 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 New York?

The estimated flight time from Skagway Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport is 5 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Skagway Airport (SGY) and New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)

On average, flying from Skagway to New York generates about 321 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 321 kilograms equals 708 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 New York

See the map of the shortest flight path between Skagway Airport (SGY) and New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA).

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 New York LaGuardia Airport
City: New York, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LGA
ICAO Code: KLGA
Coordinates: 40°46′37″N, 73°52′21″W