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How far is Skagway, AK, from Ilulissat?

The distance between Ilulissat (Ilulissat Airport) and Skagway (Skagway Airport) is 2398 miles / 3859 kilometers / 2084 nautical miles.

Ilulissat Airport – Skagway Airport

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2084
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Distance from Ilulissat to Skagway

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2397.793 miles
  • 3858.874 kilometers
  • 2083.625 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
  • 2388.882 miles
  • 3844.532 kilometers
  • 2075.881 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 Ilulissat to Skagway?

The estimated flight time from Ilulissat Airport to Skagway Airport is 5 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ilulissat Airport (JAV) and Skagway Airport (SGY)

On average, flying from Ilulissat to Skagway generates about 263 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 263 kilograms equals 580 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Ilulissat to Skagway

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ilulissat Airport (JAV) and Skagway Airport (SGY).

Airport information

Origin Ilulissat Airport
City: Ilulissat
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: JAV
ICAO Code: BGJN
Coordinates: 69°14′35″N, 51°3′25″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