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How far is Skagway, AK, from Cape Dorset?

The distance between Cape Dorset (Cape Dorset Airport) and Skagway (Skagway Airport) is 1880 miles / 3026 kilometers / 1634 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cape Dorset (YTE) to Skagway (SGY) is 3962 miles / 6376 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 90 hours 19 minutes.

Cape Dorset Airport – Skagway Airport

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1880
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3026
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1634
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Distance from Cape Dorset to Skagway

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1880.349 miles
  • 3026.129 kilometers
  • 1633.979 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
  • 1873.451 miles
  • 3015.027 kilometers
  • 1627.984 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 Cape Dorset to Skagway?

The estimated flight time from Cape Dorset Airport to Skagway Airport is 4 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cape Dorset Airport (YTE) and Skagway Airport (SGY)

On average, flying from Cape Dorset to Skagway generates about 207 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 207 kilograms equals 456 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Cape Dorset to Skagway

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cape Dorset Airport (YTE) and Skagway Airport (SGY).

Airport information

Origin Cape Dorset Airport
City: Cape Dorset
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YTE
ICAO Code: CYTE
Coordinates: 64°13′48″N, 76°31′36″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