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How far is Skagway, AK, from Cat Lake?

The distance between Cat Lake (Cat Lake Airport) and Skagway (Skagway Airport) is 1750 miles / 2816 kilometers / 1520 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cat Lake (YAC) to Skagway (SGY) is 2506 miles / 4033 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 47 minutes.

Cat Lake Airport – Skagway Airport

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1750
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2816
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1520
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Distance from Cat Lake to Skagway

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1749.758 miles
  • 2815.962 kilometers
  • 1520.498 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
  • 1744.182 miles
  • 2806.989 kilometers
  • 1515.653 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 Cat Lake to Skagway?

The estimated flight time from Cat Lake Airport to Skagway Airport is 3 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cat Lake Airport (YAC) and Skagway Airport (SGY)

On average, flying from Cat Lake to Skagway generates about 196 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 196 kilograms equals 433 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Cat Lake to Skagway

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cat Lake Airport (YAC) and Skagway Airport (SGY).

Airport information

Origin Cat Lake Airport
City: Cat Lake
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YAC
ICAO Code: CYAC
Coordinates: 51°43′37″N, 91°49′27″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