How far is Skagway, AK, from Fairbanks, AK?
The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Skagway (Skagway Airport) is 548 miles / 883 kilometers / 477 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Skagway (SGY) is 701 miles / 1128 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 13 minutes.
Fairbanks International Airport – Skagway Airport
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Distance from Fairbanks to Skagway
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fairbanks to Skagway. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 548.443 miles
- 882.634 kilometers
- 476.584 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- 546.766 miles
- 879.934 kilometers
- 475.126 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 Fairbanks to Skagway?
The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Skagway Airport is 1 hour and 32 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fairbanks and Skagway?
Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Skagway Airport (SGY)
On average, flying from Fairbanks to Skagway generates about 106 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 106 kilograms equals 233 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Fairbanks to Skagway
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Skagway Airport (SGY).
Airport information
| Origin | Fairbanks International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fairbanks, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | FAI |
| ICAO Code: | PAFA |
| Coordinates: | 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″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 |