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How far is Skagway, AK, from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Skagway (Skagway Airport) is 2858 miles / 4599 kilometers / 2484 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Skagway (SGY) is 3644 miles / 5864 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 69 hours 23 minutes.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Skagway Airport

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4599
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Skagway

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2857.989 miles
  • 4599.488 kilometers
  • 2483.525 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
  • 2851.455 miles
  • 4588.972 kilometers
  • 2477.846 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 Washington D.C. to Skagway?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Skagway Airport is 5 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Skagway Airport (SGY)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Skagway generates about 317 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 317 kilograms equals 700 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Washington D.C. to Skagway

See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Skagway Airport (SGY).

Airport information

Origin Washington Dulles International Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAD
ICAO Code: KIAD
Coordinates: 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″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