How far is Richmond, VA, from Skagway, AK?
The distance between Skagway (Skagway Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 2939 miles / 4729 kilometers / 2554 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Skagway (SGY) to Richmond (RIC) is 3752 miles / 6039 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 71 hours 29 minutes.
Skagway Airport – Richmond International Airport
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Distance from Skagway to Richmond
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Skagway to Richmond. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2938.533 miles
- 4729.110 kilometers
- 2553.515 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- 2932.183 miles
- 4718.891 kilometers
- 2547.997 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 Richmond?
The estimated flight time from Skagway Airport to Richmond International Airport is 6 hours and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Skagway and Richmond?
The time difference between Skagway and Richmond is 4 hours. Richmond is 4 hours ahead of Skagway.
Flight carbon footprint between Skagway Airport (SGY) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)
On average, flying from Skagway to Richmond generates about 327 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 327 kilograms equals 721 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 Richmond
See the map of the shortest flight path between Skagway Airport (SGY) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).
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 | Richmond International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Richmond, VA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | RIC |
| ICAO Code: | KRIC |
| Coordinates: | 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W |