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How far is Skagway, AK, from Arctic Bay?

The distance between Arctic Bay (Arctic Bay Airport) and Skagway (Skagway Airport) is 1614 miles / 2598 kilometers / 1403 nautical miles.

Arctic Bay Airport – Skagway Airport

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Distance from Arctic Bay to Skagway

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1614.142 miles
  • 2597.709 kilometers
  • 1402.651 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
  • 1608.464 miles
  • 2588.571 kilometers
  • 1397.717 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 Arctic Bay to Skagway?

The estimated flight time from Arctic Bay Airport to Skagway Airport is 3 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Arctic Bay Airport (YAB) and Skagway Airport (SGY)

On average, flying from Arctic Bay to Skagway generates about 187 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 187 kilograms equals 412 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Arctic Bay to Skagway

See the map of the shortest flight path between Arctic Bay Airport (YAB) and Skagway Airport (SGY).

Airport information

Origin Arctic Bay Airport
City: Arctic Bay
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YAB
ICAO Code: CYAB
Coordinates: 73°0′20″N, 85°2′33″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