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How far is Skagway, AK, from Chesterfield Inlet?

The distance between Chesterfield Inlet (Chesterfield Inlet Airport) and Skagway (Skagway Airport) is 1473 miles / 2370 kilometers / 1280 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chesterfield Inlet (YCS) to Skagway (SGY) is 2336 miles / 3760 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 57 minutes.

Chesterfield Inlet Airport – Skagway Airport

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Distance from Chesterfield Inlet to Skagway

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1472.594 miles
  • 2369.911 kilometers
  • 1279.649 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
  • 1467.228 miles
  • 2361.275 kilometers
  • 1274.986 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 Chesterfield Inlet to Skagway?

The estimated flight time from Chesterfield Inlet Airport to Skagway Airport is 3 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chesterfield Inlet Airport (YCS) and Skagway Airport (SGY)

On average, flying from Chesterfield Inlet to Skagway generates about 178 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 178 kilograms equals 392 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Chesterfield Inlet to Skagway

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chesterfield Inlet Airport (YCS) and Skagway Airport (SGY).

Airport information

Origin Chesterfield Inlet Airport
City: Chesterfield Inlet
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YCS
ICAO Code: CYCS
Coordinates: 63°20′48″N, 90°43′51″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