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How far is Skagway, AK, from Grand Rapids, MI?

The distance between Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) and Skagway (Skagway Airport) is 2373 miles / 3820 kilometers / 2062 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Rapids (GRR) to Skagway (SGY) is 3018 miles / 4857 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 58 hours 37 minutes.

Gerald R. Ford International Airport – Skagway Airport

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Distance from Grand Rapids to Skagway

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2373.397 miles
  • 3819.612 kilometers
  • 2062.426 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
  • 2367.460 miles
  • 3810.058 kilometers
  • 2057.267 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 Grand Rapids to Skagway?

The estimated flight time from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Skagway Airport is 4 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Skagway Airport (SGY)

On average, flying from Grand Rapids to Skagway generates about 260 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 260 kilograms equals 574 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Grand Rapids to Skagway

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Skagway Airport (SGY).

Airport information

Origin Gerald R. Ford International Airport
City: Grand Rapids, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GRR
ICAO Code: KGRR
Coordinates: 42°52′50″N, 85°31′22″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