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How far is Skagway, AK, from Smithers?

The distance between Smithers (Smithers Airport) and Skagway (Skagway Airport) is 443 miles / 712 kilometers / 385 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Smithers (YYD) to Skagway (SGY) is 820 miles / 1320 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 53 minutes.

Smithers Airport – Skagway Airport

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443
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712
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385
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Distance from Smithers to Skagway

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 442.671 miles
  • 712.410 kilometers
  • 384.671 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
  • 441.592 miles
  • 710.673 kilometers
  • 383.733 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 Smithers to Skagway?

The estimated flight time from Smithers Airport to Skagway Airport is 1 hour and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Smithers Airport (YYD) and Skagway Airport (SGY)

On average, flying from Smithers to Skagway generates about 90 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 90 kilograms equals 199 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Smithers to Skagway

See the map of the shortest flight path between Smithers Airport (YYD) and Skagway Airport (SGY).

Airport information

Origin Smithers Airport
City: Smithers
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYD
ICAO Code: CYYD
Coordinates: 54°49′28″N, 127°10′58″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