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How far is Skagway, AK, from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Skagway (Skagway Airport) is 1557 miles / 2506 kilometers / 1353 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Skagway (SGY) is 2445 miles / 3935 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 7 minutes.

Sacramento International Airport – Skagway Airport

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1557
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2506
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1353
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Distance from Sacramento to Skagway

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1557.125 miles
  • 2505.949 kilometers
  • 1353.104 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
  • 1556.253 miles
  • 2504.546 kilometers
  • 1352.346 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 Sacramento to Skagway?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Skagway Airport is 3 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Skagway Airport (SGY)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Skagway generates about 183 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 183 kilograms equals 404 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sacramento to Skagway

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Skagway Airport (SGY).

Airport information

Origin Sacramento International Airport
City: Sacramento, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SMF
ICAO Code: KSMF
Coordinates: 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″W
Destination 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