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How far is Skagway, AK, from Valparaiso, FL?

The distance between Valparaiso (Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport) and Skagway (Skagway Airport) is 3009 miles / 4843 kilometers / 2615 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Valparaiso (VPS) to Skagway (SGY) is 3831 miles / 6165 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 72 hours 57 minutes.

Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport – Skagway Airport

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3009
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2615
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Distance from Valparaiso to Skagway

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3009.154 miles
  • 4842.763 kilometers
  • 2614.883 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
  • 3005.367 miles
  • 4836.670 kilometers
  • 2611.593 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 Valparaiso to Skagway?

The estimated flight time from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport to Skagway Airport is 6 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) and Skagway Airport (SGY)

On average, flying from Valparaiso to Skagway generates about 335 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 335 kilograms equals 739 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Valparaiso to Skagway

See the map of the shortest flight path between Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) and Skagway Airport (SGY).

Airport information

Origin Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport
City: Valparaiso, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: VPS
ICAO Code: KVPS
Coordinates: 30°28′59″N, 86°31′31″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