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How far is Skagway, AK, from Waskaganish?

The distance between Waskaganish (Waskaganish Airport) and Skagway (Skagway Airport) is 2217 miles / 3568 kilometers / 1926 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Waskaganish (YKQ) to Skagway (SGY) is 3470 miles / 5584 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 73 hours 27 minutes.

Waskaganish Airport – Skagway Airport

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2217
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3568
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1926
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Distance from Waskaganish to Skagway

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2216.909 miles
  • 3567.769 kilometers
  • 1926.441 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
  • 2209.717 miles
  • 3556.195 kilometers
  • 1920.192 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 Waskaganish to Skagway?

The estimated flight time from Waskaganish Airport to Skagway Airport is 4 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Waskaganish Airport (YKQ) and Skagway Airport (SGY)

On average, flying from Waskaganish to Skagway generates about 242 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 242 kilograms equals 534 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Waskaganish to Skagway

See the map of the shortest flight path between Waskaganish Airport (YKQ) and Skagway Airport (SGY).

Airport information

Origin Waskaganish Airport
City: Waskaganish
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YKQ
ICAO Code: CYKQ
Coordinates: 51°28′23″N, 78°45′29″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