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How far is Skagway, AK, from Nakina?

The distance between Nakina (Nakina Airport) and Skagway (Skagway Airport) is 1993 miles / 3208 kilometers / 1732 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nakina (YQN) to Skagway (SGY) is 2756 miles / 4436 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 53 minutes.

Nakina Airport – Skagway Airport

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1993
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3208
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1732
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Distance from Nakina to Skagway

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1993.403 miles
  • 3208.071 kilometers
  • 1732.220 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
  • 1987.204 miles
  • 3198.095 kilometers
  • 1726.833 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 Nakina to Skagway?

The estimated flight time from Nakina Airport to Skagway Airport is 4 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nakina Airport (YQN) and Skagway Airport (SGY)

On average, flying from Nakina to Skagway generates about 217 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 217 kilograms equals 479 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Nakina to Skagway

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nakina Airport (YQN) and Skagway Airport (SGY).

Airport information

Origin Nakina Airport
City: Nakina
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQN
ICAO Code: CYQN
Coordinates: 50°10′58″N, 86°41′47″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