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How far is Skagway, AK, from Magadan?

The distance between Magadan (Sokol Airport) and Skagway (Skagway Airport) is 2452 miles / 3945 kilometers / 2130 nautical miles.

Sokol Airport – Skagway Airport

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Distance from Magadan to Skagway

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2451.596 miles
  • 3945.461 kilometers
  • 2130.378 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
  • 2442.748 miles
  • 3931.222 kilometers
  • 2122.690 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 Magadan to Skagway?

The estimated flight time from Sokol Airport to Skagway Airport is 5 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sokol Airport (GDX) and Skagway Airport (SGY)

On average, flying from Magadan to Skagway generates about 270 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 270 kilograms equals 594 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Magadan to Skagway

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sokol Airport (GDX) and Skagway Airport (SGY).

Airport information

Origin Sokol Airport
City: Magadan
Country: Russia Flag of Russia
IATA Code: GDX
ICAO Code: UHMM
Coordinates: 59°54′39″N, 150°43′12″E
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