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How far is Rochester, NY, from Skagway, AK?

The distance between Skagway (Skagway Airport) and Rochester (Greater Rochester International Airport) is 2638 miles / 4245 kilometers / 2292 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Skagway (SGY) to Rochester (ROC) is 3447 miles / 5548 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 66 hours 54 minutes.

Skagway Airport – Greater Rochester International Airport

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Distance from Skagway to Rochester

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2637.731 miles
  • 4245.016 kilometers
  • 2292.125 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
  • 2630.766 miles
  • 4233.807 kilometers
  • 2286.073 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 Rochester?

The estimated flight time from Skagway Airport to Greater Rochester International Airport is 5 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Skagway Airport (SGY) and Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)

On average, flying from Skagway to Rochester generates about 291 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 291 kilograms equals 642 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 Rochester

See the map of the shortest flight path between Skagway Airport (SGY) and Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC).

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 Greater Rochester International Airport
City: Rochester, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ROC
ICAO Code: KROC
Coordinates: 43°7′8″N, 77°40′20″W