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How far is Skagway, AK, from Cartwright?

The distance between Cartwright (Cartwright Airport) and Skagway (Skagway Airport) is 2840 miles / 4570 kilometers / 2468 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cartwright (YRF) to Skagway (SGY) is 4842 miles / 7792 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 102 hours 43 minutes.

Cartwright Airport – Skagway Airport

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Distance from Cartwright to Skagway

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2839.914 miles
  • 4570.398 kilometers
  • 2467.818 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
  • 2830.264 miles
  • 4554.868 kilometers
  • 2459.432 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 Cartwright to Skagway?

The estimated flight time from Cartwright Airport to Skagway Airport is 5 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cartwright Airport (YRF) and Skagway Airport (SGY)

On average, flying from Cartwright to Skagway generates about 315 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 315 kilograms equals 695 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Cartwright to Skagway

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cartwright Airport (YRF) and Skagway Airport (SGY).

Airport information

Origin Cartwright Airport
City: Cartwright
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YRF
ICAO Code: CYCA
Coordinates: 53°40′58″N, 57°2′30″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