How far is Skagway, AK, from Jackson, MS?
The distance between Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) and Skagway (Skagway Airport) is 2788 miles / 4486 kilometers / 2422 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Jackson (JAN) to Skagway (SGY) is 3567 miles / 5740 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 67 hours 47 minutes.
Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport – Skagway Airport
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Distance from Jackson to Skagway
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Jackson to Skagway. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2787.582 miles
- 4486.178 kilometers
- 2422.342 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- 2783.882 miles
- 4480.224 kilometers
- 2419.127 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 Jackson to Skagway?
The estimated flight time from Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport to Skagway Airport is 5 hours and 46 minutes.
What is the time difference between Jackson and Skagway?
The time difference between Jackson and Skagway is 3 hours. Skagway is 3 hours behind Jackson.
Flight carbon footprint between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Skagway Airport (SGY)
On average, flying from Jackson to Skagway generates about 309 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 309 kilograms equals 681 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Jackson to Skagway
See the map of the shortest flight path between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Skagway Airport (SGY).
Airport information
| Origin | Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Jackson, MS |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | JAN |
| ICAO Code: | KJAN |
| Coordinates: | 32°18′40″N, 90°4′33″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 |