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How far is Skagway, AK, from Penticton?

The distance between Penticton (Penticton Regional Airport) and Skagway (Skagway Airport) is 933 miles / 1501 kilometers / 811 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Penticton (YYF) to Skagway (SGY) is 1609 miles / 2590 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 19 minutes.

Penticton Regional Airport – Skagway Airport

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933
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1501
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811
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Distance from Penticton to Skagway

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 932.937 miles
  • 1501.417 kilometers
  • 810.700 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
  • 931.000 miles
  • 1498.300 kilometers
  • 809.017 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 Penticton to Skagway?

The estimated flight time from Penticton Regional Airport to Skagway Airport is 2 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Penticton Regional Airport (YYF) and Skagway Airport (SGY)

On average, flying from Penticton to Skagway generates about 146 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 146 kilograms equals 322 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Penticton to Skagway

See the map of the shortest flight path between Penticton Regional Airport (YYF) and Skagway Airport (SGY).

Airport information

Origin Penticton Regional Airport
City: Penticton
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYF
ICAO Code: CYYF
Coordinates: 49°27′47″N, 119°36′7″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