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

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

The driving distance from Traverse City (TVC) to Skagway (SGY) is 3019 miles / 4858 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 60 hours 14 minutes.

Cherry Capital Airport – Skagway Airport

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Distance from Traverse City to Skagway

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Traverse City to Skagway. 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 Traverse City to Skagway?

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

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

On average, flying from Traverse City to Skagway 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 Traverse City to Skagway

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

Airport information

Origin 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
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