How far is Skagway, AK, from Williston, ND?
The distance between Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) and Skagway (Skagway Airport) is 1484 miles / 2389 kilometers / 1290 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Williston (XWA) to Skagway (SGY) is 1954 miles / 3144 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 41 minutes.
Williston Basin International Airport – Skagway Airport
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Distance from Williston to Skagway
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Williston to Skagway. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1484.335 miles
- 2388.806 kilometers
- 1289.852 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- 1480.404 miles
- 2382.480 kilometers
- 1286.436 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 Williston to Skagway?
The estimated flight time from Williston Basin International Airport to Skagway Airport is 3 hours and 18 minutes.
What is the time difference between Williston and Skagway?
The time difference between Williston and Skagway is 2 hours. Skagway is 2 hours behind Williston.
Flight carbon footprint between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Skagway Airport (SGY)
On average, flying from Williston to Skagway generates about 178 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 178 kilograms equals 394 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Williston to Skagway
See the map of the shortest flight path between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Skagway Airport (SGY).
Airport information
| Origin | Williston Basin International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Williston, ND |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | XWA |
| ICAO Code: | KXWA |
| Coordinates: | 48°15′30″N, 103°44′55″W |
| Destination | Skagway Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Skagway, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SGY |
| ICAO Code: | PAGY |
| Coordinates: | 59°27′36″N, 135°18′57″W |