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How far is Skagway, AK, from Wemindji?

The distance between Wemindji (Wemindji Airport) and Skagway (Skagway Airport) is 2152 miles / 3464 kilometers / 1870 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wemindji (YNC) to Skagway (SGY) is 3641 miles / 5859 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 76 hours 51 minutes.

Wemindji Airport – Skagway Airport

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2152
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3464
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1870
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Distance from Wemindji to Skagway

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2152.261 miles
  • 3463.728 kilometers
  • 1870.263 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
  • 2145.085 miles
  • 3452.180 kilometers
  • 1864.028 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 Wemindji to Skagway?

The estimated flight time from Wemindji Airport to Skagway Airport is 4 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wemindji Airport (YNC) and Skagway Airport (SGY)

On average, flying from Wemindji to Skagway generates about 235 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 235 kilograms equals 518 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Wemindji to Skagway

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wemindji Airport (YNC) and Skagway Airport (SGY).

Airport information

Origin Wemindji Airport
City: Wemindji
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YNC
ICAO Code: CYNC
Coordinates: 53°0′38″N, 78°49′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