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How far is Skagway, AK, from Winnipeg?

The distance between Winnipeg (Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport) and Skagway (Skagway Airport) is 1634 miles / 2630 kilometers / 1420 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Winnipeg (YWG) to Skagway (SGY) is 2116 miles / 3405 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 20 minutes.

Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport – Skagway Airport

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Distance from Winnipeg to Skagway

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1634.069 miles
  • 2629.779 kilometers
  • 1419.967 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
  • 1629.221 miles
  • 2621.977 kilometers
  • 1415.754 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 Winnipeg to Skagway?

The estimated flight time from Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport to Skagway Airport is 3 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG) and Skagway Airport (SGY)

On average, flying from Winnipeg to Skagway generates about 188 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 188 kilograms equals 415 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Winnipeg to Skagway

See the map of the shortest flight path between Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG) and Skagway Airport (SGY).

Airport information

Origin Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport
City: Winnipeg
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YWG
ICAO Code: CYWG
Coordinates: 49°54′35″N, 97°14′23″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