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How far is Skagway, AK, from Vancouver?

The distance between Vancouver (Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre) and Skagway (Skagway Airport) is 856 miles / 1377 kilometers / 744 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Vancouver (CXH) to Skagway (SGY) is 1637 miles / 2635 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 38 minutes.

Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre – Skagway Airport

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856
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1377
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744
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Distance from Vancouver to Skagway

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 855.718 miles
  • 1377.145 kilometers
  • 743.599 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
  • 854.195 miles
  • 1374.694 kilometers
  • 742.275 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 Vancouver to Skagway?

The estimated flight time from Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre to Skagway Airport is 2 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre (CXH) and Skagway Airport (SGY)

On average, flying from Vancouver to Skagway generates about 140 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 140 kilograms equals 308 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Vancouver to Skagway

See the map of the shortest flight path between Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre (CXH) and Skagway Airport (SGY).

Airport information

Origin Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: CXH
ICAO Code: CYHC
Coordinates: 49°17′39″N, 123°6′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