How far is Skagway, AK, from Detroit, MI?
The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Skagway (Skagway Airport) is 2483 miles / 3996 kilometers / 2158 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to Skagway (SGY) is 3160 miles / 5085 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 61 hours 8 minutes.
Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Skagway Airport
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Distance from Detroit to Skagway
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Detroit to Skagway. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2482.992 miles
- 3995.988 kilometers
- 2157.661 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- 2476.838 miles
- 3986.085 kilometers
- 2152.314 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 Detroit to Skagway?
The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Skagway Airport is 5 hours and 12 minutes.
What is the time difference between Detroit and Skagway?
The time difference between Detroit and Skagway is 4 hours. Skagway is 4 hours behind Detroit.
Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Skagway Airport (SGY)
On average, flying from Detroit to Skagway generates about 273 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 273 kilograms equals 602 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Detroit to Skagway
See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Skagway Airport (SGY).
Airport information
| Origin | Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Detroit, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DTW |
| ICAO Code: | KDTW |
| Coordinates: | 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W |
| Destination | Skagway Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Skagway, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SGY |
| ICAO Code: | PAGY |
| Coordinates: | 59°27′36″N, 135°18′57″W |