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How far is Skagway, AK, from Fargo, ND?

The distance between Fargo (Hector International Airport) and Skagway (Skagway Airport) is 1784 miles / 2871 kilometers / 1550 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fargo (FAR) to Skagway (SGY) is 2313 miles / 3722 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 42 minutes.

Hector International Airport – Skagway Airport

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1784
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1550
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Distance from Fargo to Skagway

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1783.932 miles
  • 2870.961 kilometers
  • 1550.195 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
  • 1779.163 miles
  • 2863.285 kilometers
  • 1546.050 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 Fargo to Skagway?

The estimated flight time from Hector International Airport to Skagway Airport is 3 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hector International Airport (FAR) and Skagway Airport (SGY)

On average, flying from Fargo to Skagway generates about 199 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 199 kilograms equals 438 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Fargo to Skagway

See the map of the shortest flight path between Hector International Airport (FAR) and Skagway Airport (SGY).

Airport information

Origin Hector International Airport
City: Fargo, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FAR
ICAO Code: KFAR
Coordinates: 46°55′14″N, 96°48′56″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