How far is Williston, ND, from Skagway, AK?
The distance between Skagway (Skagway Airport) and Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) is 1484 miles / 2389 kilometers / 1290 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Skagway (SGY) to Williston (XWA) is 1955 miles / 3146 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 45 minutes.
Skagway Airport – Williston Basin International Airport
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Distance from Skagway to Williston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Skagway to Williston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1484.335 miles
- 2388.806 kilometers
- 1289.852 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- 1480.404 miles
- 2382.480 kilometers
- 1286.436 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 Williston?
The estimated flight time from Skagway Airport to Williston Basin International Airport is 3 hours and 18 minutes.
What is the time difference between Skagway and Williston?
The time difference between Skagway and Williston is 2 hours. Williston is 2 hours ahead of Skagway.
Flight carbon footprint between Skagway Airport (SGY) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA)
On average, flying from Skagway to Williston generates about 178 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 178 kilograms equals 394 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 Williston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Skagway Airport (SGY) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA).
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 | Williston Basin International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Williston, ND |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | XWA |
| ICAO Code: | KXWA |
| Coordinates: | 48°15′30″N, 103°44′55″W |