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How far is Thunder Bay from Skagway, AK?

The distance between Skagway (Skagway Airport) and Thunder Bay (Thunder Bay International Airport) is 1979 miles / 3185 kilometers / 1720 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Skagway (SGY) to Thunder Bay (YQT) is 2562 miles / 4123 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 28 minutes.

Skagway Airport – Thunder Bay International Airport

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1979
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3185
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1720
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Distance from Skagway to Thunder Bay

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1979.287 miles
  • 3185.353 kilometers
  • 1719.953 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
  • 1973.474 miles
  • 3175.999 kilometers
  • 1714.902 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 Thunder Bay?

The estimated flight time from Skagway Airport to Thunder Bay International Airport is 4 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Skagway Airport (SGY) and Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)

On average, flying from Skagway to Thunder Bay generates about 216 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 216 kilograms equals 476 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 Thunder Bay

See the map of the shortest flight path between Skagway Airport (SGY) and Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT).

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 Thunder Bay International Airport
City: Thunder Bay
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQT
ICAO Code: CYQT
Coordinates: 48°22′18″N, 89°19′26″W