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How far is Skagway, AK, from Knoxville, TN?

The distance between Knoxville (Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport) and Skagway (Skagway Airport) is 2797 miles / 4501 kilometers / 2431 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Knoxville (TYS) to Skagway (SGY) is 3505 miles / 5641 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 66 hours 53 minutes.

Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport – Skagway Airport

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2797
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4501
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2431
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Distance from Knoxville to Skagway

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2797.004 miles
  • 4501.342 kilometers
  • 2430.530 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
  • 2791.806 miles
  • 4492.977 kilometers
  • 2426.013 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 Knoxville to Skagway?

The estimated flight time from Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport to Skagway Airport is 5 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) and Skagway Airport (SGY)

On average, flying from Knoxville to Skagway generates about 310 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 310 kilograms equals 684 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Knoxville to Skagway

See the map of the shortest flight path between Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) and Skagway Airport (SGY).

Airport information

Origin Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport
City: Knoxville, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: TYS
ICAO Code: KTYS
Coordinates: 35°48′39″N, 83°59′38″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