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How far is Portland, ME, from Skagway, AK?

The distance between Skagway (Skagway Airport) and Portland (Portland International Jetport) is 2870 miles / 4619 kilometers / 2494 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Skagway (SGY) to Portland (PWM) is 3937 miles / 6336 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 76 hours 24 minutes.

Skagway Airport – Portland International Jetport

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2870
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2494
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Distance from Skagway to Portland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2870.182 miles
  • 4619.110 kilometers
  • 2494.120 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
  • 2862.260 miles
  • 4606.361 kilometers
  • 2487.236 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 Portland?

The estimated flight time from Skagway Airport to Portland International Jetport is 5 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Skagway Airport (SGY) and Portland International Jetport (PWM)

On average, flying from Skagway to Portland generates about 319 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 319 kilograms equals 703 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 Portland

See the map of the shortest flight path between Skagway Airport (SGY) and Portland International Jetport (PWM).

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 Portland International Jetport
City: Portland, ME
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PWM
ICAO Code: KPWM
Coordinates: 43°38′46″N, 70°18′33″W