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How far is Skagway, AK, from Fort Mcpherson?

The distance between Fort Mcpherson (Fort McPherson Airport) and Skagway (Skagway Airport) is 551 miles / 886 kilometers / 478 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Mcpherson (ZFM) to Skagway (SGY) is 754 miles / 1213 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 47 minutes.

Fort McPherson Airport – Skagway Airport

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478
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Distance from Fort Mcpherson to Skagway

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 550.635 miles
  • 886.162 kilometers
  • 478.489 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
  • 549.289 miles
  • 883.996 kilometers
  • 477.319 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 Fort Mcpherson to Skagway?

The estimated flight time from Fort McPherson Airport to Skagway Airport is 1 hour and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort McPherson Airport (ZFM) and Skagway Airport (SGY)

On average, flying from Fort Mcpherson to Skagway generates about 106 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 106 kilograms equals 234 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Fort Mcpherson to Skagway

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort McPherson Airport (ZFM) and Skagway Airport (SGY).

Airport information

Origin Fort McPherson Airport
City: Fort Mcpherson
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: ZFM
ICAO Code: CZFM
Coordinates: 67°24′27″N, 134°51′39″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