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How far is Skagway, AK, from Gillam?

The distance between Gillam (Gillam Airport) and Skagway (Skagway Airport) is 1487 miles / 2393 kilometers / 1292 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Gillam (YGX) to Skagway (SGY) is 2323 miles / 3739 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 22 minutes.

Gillam Airport – Skagway Airport

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1487
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2393
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1292
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Distance from Gillam to Skagway

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1487.102 miles
  • 2393.258 kilometers
  • 1292.256 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
  • 1481.928 miles
  • 2384.932 kilometers
  • 1287.761 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 Gillam to Skagway?

The estimated flight time from Gillam Airport to Skagway Airport is 3 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gillam Airport (YGX) and Skagway Airport (SGY)

On average, flying from Gillam to Skagway generates about 179 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 179 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 Gillam to Skagway

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gillam Airport (YGX) and Skagway Airport (SGY).

Airport information

Origin Gillam Airport
City: Gillam
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YGX
ICAO Code: CYGX
Coordinates: 56°21′26″N, 94°42′38″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