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How far is Skagway, AK, from Paamiut?

The distance between Paamiut (Paamiut Airport) and Skagway (Skagway Airport) is 2695 miles / 4337 kilometers / 2342 nautical miles.

Paamiut Airport – Skagway Airport

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2695
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4337
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2342
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Distance from Paamiut to Skagway

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2694.878 miles
  • 4336.986 kilometers
  • 2341.785 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
  • 2685.035 miles
  • 4321.145 kilometers
  • 2333.232 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 Paamiut to Skagway?

The estimated flight time from Paamiut Airport to Skagway Airport is 5 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Paamiut Airport (JFR) and Skagway Airport (SGY)

On average, flying from Paamiut to Skagway generates about 298 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 298 kilograms equals 657 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Paamiut to Skagway

See the map of the shortest flight path between Paamiut Airport (JFR) and Skagway Airport (SGY).

Airport information

Origin Paamiut Airport
City: Paamiut
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: JFR
ICAO Code: BGPT
Coordinates: 62°0′53″N, 49°40′15″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