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How far is Skagway, AK, from Goose Bay?

The distance between Goose Bay (CFB Goose Bay) and Skagway (Skagway Airport) is 2750 miles / 4425 kilometers / 2389 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Goose Bay (YYR) to Skagway (SGY) is 4621 miles / 7436 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 96 hours 40 minutes.

CFB Goose Bay – Skagway Airport

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2750
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4425
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2389
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Distance from Goose Bay to Skagway

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2749.535 miles
  • 4424.947 kilometers
  • 2389.280 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
  • 2740.242 miles
  • 4409.992 kilometers
  • 2381.205 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 Goose Bay to Skagway?

The estimated flight time from CFB Goose Bay to Skagway Airport is 5 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between CFB Goose Bay (YYR) and Skagway Airport (SGY)

On average, flying from Goose Bay to Skagway generates about 304 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 304 kilograms equals 671 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Goose Bay to Skagway

See the map of the shortest flight path between CFB Goose Bay (YYR) and Skagway Airport (SGY).

Airport information

Origin CFB Goose Bay
City: Goose Bay
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYR
ICAO Code: CYYR
Coordinates: 53°19′9″N, 60°25′32″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