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How far is Traverse City, MI, from Skagway, AK?

The distance between Skagway (Skagway Airport) and Traverse City (Cherry Capital Airport) is 2280 miles / 3669 kilometers / 1981 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Skagway (SGY) to Traverse City (TVC) is 3019 miles / 4859 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 60 hours 15 minutes.

Skagway Airport – Cherry Capital Airport

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3669
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Distance from Skagway to Traverse City

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2279.844 miles
  • 3669.054 kilometers
  • 1981.130 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
  • 2273.758 miles
  • 3659.258 kilometers
  • 1975.841 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 Traverse City?

The estimated flight time from Skagway Airport to Cherry Capital Airport is 4 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Skagway Airport (SGY) and Cherry Capital Airport (TVC)

On average, flying from Skagway to Traverse City generates about 250 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 250 kilograms equals 550 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 Traverse City

See the map of the shortest flight path between Skagway Airport (SGY) and Cherry Capital Airport (TVC).

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 Cherry Capital Airport
City: Traverse City, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: TVC
ICAO Code: KTVC
Coordinates: 44°44′29″N, 85°34′55″W