How far is Skagway, AK, from Lafayette, LA?
The distance between Lafayette (Lafayette Regional Airport) and Skagway (Skagway Airport) is 2848 miles / 4583 kilometers / 2474 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lafayette (LFT) to Skagway (SGY) is 3662 miles / 5894 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 68 hours 53 minutes.
Lafayette Regional Airport – Skagway Airport
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Distance from Lafayette to Skagway
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lafayette to Skagway. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2847.554 miles
- 4582.694 kilometers
- 2474.457 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- 2844.587 miles
- 4577.919 kilometers
- 2471.878 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 Lafayette to Skagway?
The estimated flight time from Lafayette Regional Airport to Skagway Airport is 5 hours and 53 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lafayette and Skagway?
The time difference between Lafayette and Skagway is 3 hours. Skagway is 3 hours behind Lafayette.
Flight carbon footprint between Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) and Skagway Airport (SGY)
On average, flying from Lafayette to Skagway generates about 316 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 316 kilograms equals 697 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Lafayette to Skagway
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) and Skagway Airport (SGY).
Airport information
| Origin | Lafayette Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lafayette, LA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LFT |
| ICAO Code: | KLFT |
| Coordinates: | 30°12′19″N, 91°59′15″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 |