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How far is Skagway, AK, from Thunder Bay?

The distance between Thunder Bay (Thunder Bay International Airport) and Skagway (Skagway Airport) is 1979 miles / 3185 kilometers / 1720 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Thunder Bay (YQT) to Skagway (SGY) is 2558 miles / 4117 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 21 minutes.

Thunder Bay International Airport – Skagway Airport

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1979
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3185
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1720
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Distance from Thunder Bay to Skagway

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1979.287 miles
  • 3185.353 kilometers
  • 1719.953 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
  • 1973.474 miles
  • 3175.999 kilometers
  • 1714.902 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 Thunder Bay to Skagway?

The estimated flight time from Thunder Bay International Airport to Skagway Airport is 4 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) and Skagway Airport (SGY)

On average, flying from Thunder Bay to Skagway generates about 216 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 216 kilograms equals 476 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Thunder Bay to Skagway

See the map of the shortest flight path between Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) and Skagway Airport (SGY).

Airport information

Origin Thunder Bay International Airport
City: Thunder Bay
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQT
ICAO Code: CYQT
Coordinates: 48°22′18″N, 89°19′26″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