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How far is Skagway, AK, from Sioux Lookout?

The distance between Sioux Lookout (Sioux Lookout Airport) and Skagway (Skagway Airport) is 1813 miles / 2917 kilometers / 1575 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sioux Lookout (YXL) to Skagway (SGY) is 2400 miles / 3862 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 36 minutes.

Sioux Lookout Airport – Skagway Airport

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1813
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2917
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1575
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Distance from Sioux Lookout to Skagway

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1812.833 miles
  • 2917.471 kilometers
  • 1575.308 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
  • 1807.294 miles
  • 2908.558 kilometers
  • 1570.496 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 Sioux Lookout to Skagway?

The estimated flight time from Sioux Lookout Airport to Skagway Airport is 3 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sioux Lookout Airport (YXL) and Skagway Airport (SGY)

On average, flying from Sioux Lookout to Skagway generates about 201 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 201 kilograms equals 443 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sioux Lookout to Skagway

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sioux Lookout Airport (YXL) and Skagway Airport (SGY).

Airport information

Origin Sioux Lookout Airport
City: Sioux Lookout
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YXL
ICAO Code: CYXL
Coordinates: 50°6′50″N, 91°54′19″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