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How far is Skagway, AK, from Dawson Creek?

The distance between Dawson Creek (Dawson Creek Airport) and Skagway (Skagway Airport) is 616 miles / 992 kilometers / 536 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Dawson Creek (YDQ) to Skagway (SGY) is 923 miles / 1486 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 33 minutes.

Dawson Creek Airport – Skagway Airport

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Distance from Dawson Creek to Skagway

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 616.460 miles
  • 992.097 kilometers
  • 535.689 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
  • 614.509 miles
  • 988.956 kilometers
  • 533.993 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 Dawson Creek to Skagway?

The estimated flight time from Dawson Creek Airport to Skagway Airport is 1 hour and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Dawson Creek Airport (YDQ) and Skagway Airport (SGY)

On average, flying from Dawson Creek to Skagway generates about 115 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 115 kilograms equals 253 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Dawson Creek to Skagway

See the map of the shortest flight path between Dawson Creek Airport (YDQ) and Skagway Airport (SGY).

Airport information

Origin Dawson Creek Airport
City: Dawson Creek
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YDQ
ICAO Code: CYDQ
Coordinates: 55°44′32″N, 120°10′58″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