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How far is Skagway, AK, from Kelowna?

The distance between Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) and Skagway (Skagway Airport) is 912 miles / 1467 kilometers / 792 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kelowna (YLW) to Skagway (SGY) is 1568 miles / 2524 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 11 minutes.

Kelowna International Airport – Skagway Airport

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912
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1467
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792
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Distance from Kelowna to Skagway

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 911.790 miles
  • 1467.384 kilometers
  • 792.324 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
  • 909.810 miles
  • 1464.198 kilometers
  • 790.604 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 Kelowna to Skagway?

The estimated flight time from Kelowna International Airport to Skagway Airport is 2 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Skagway Airport (SGY)

On average, flying from Kelowna to Skagway generates about 144 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 144 kilograms equals 318 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kelowna to Skagway

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Skagway Airport (SGY).

Airport information

Origin Kelowna International Airport
City: Kelowna
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YLW
ICAO Code: CYLW
Coordinates: 49°57′21″N, 119°22′40″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