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How far is Skagway, AK, from Ottawa?

The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and Skagway (Skagway Airport) is 2601 miles / 4186 kilometers / 2260 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ottawa (YOW) to Skagway (SGY) is 3395 miles / 5464 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 68 hours 56 minutes.

Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – Skagway Airport

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2601
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4186
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2260
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Distance from Ottawa to Skagway

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2600.836 miles
  • 4185.639 kilometers
  • 2260.064 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
  • 2593.456 miles
  • 4173.763 kilometers
  • 2253.652 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 Ottawa to Skagway?

The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to Skagway Airport is 5 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Skagway Airport (SGY)

On average, flying from Ottawa to Skagway generates about 287 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 287 kilograms equals 633 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Ottawa to Skagway

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Skagway Airport (SGY).

Airport information

Origin Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport
City: Ottawa
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YOW
ICAO Code: CYOW
Coordinates: 45°19′20″N, 75°40′9″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