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How far is Skagway, AK, from Prince Rupert?

The distance between Prince Rupert (Prince Rupert Airport) and Skagway (Skagway Airport) is 403 miles / 648 kilometers / 350 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Prince Rupert (YPR) to Skagway (SGY) is 905 miles / 1456 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 30 minutes.

Prince Rupert Airport – Skagway Airport

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Distance from Prince Rupert to Skagway

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 402.535 miles
  • 647.818 kilometers
  • 349.794 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
  • 401.781 miles
  • 646.603 kilometers
  • 349.138 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 Prince Rupert to Skagway?

The estimated flight time from Prince Rupert Airport to Skagway Airport is 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Prince Rupert Airport (YPR) and Skagway Airport (SGY)

On average, flying from Prince Rupert to Skagway generates about 84 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 84 kilograms equals 186 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Prince Rupert to Skagway

See the map of the shortest flight path between Prince Rupert Airport (YPR) and Skagway Airport (SGY).

Airport information

Origin Prince Rupert Airport
City: Prince Rupert
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YPR
ICAO Code: CYPR
Coordinates: 54°17′9″N, 130°26′42″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