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How far is Skagway, AK, from Long Beach, CA?

The distance between Long Beach (Long Beach Airport) and Skagway (Skagway Airport) is 1937 miles / 3117 kilometers / 1683 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Long Beach (LGB) to Skagway (SGY) is 3017 miles / 4856 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 34 minutes.

Long Beach Airport – Skagway Airport

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1937
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3117
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1683
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Distance from Long Beach to Skagway

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1937.037 miles
  • 3117.359 kilometers
  • 1683.239 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
  • 1936.611 miles
  • 3116.673 kilometers
  • 1682.869 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 Long Beach to Skagway?

The estimated flight time from Long Beach Airport to Skagway Airport is 4 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Long Beach Airport (LGB) and Skagway Airport (SGY)

On average, flying from Long Beach to Skagway generates about 212 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 212 kilograms equals 467 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Long Beach to Skagway

See the map of the shortest flight path between Long Beach Airport (LGB) and Skagway Airport (SGY).

Airport information

Origin Long Beach Airport
City: Long Beach, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LGB
ICAO Code: KLGB
Coordinates: 33°49′3″N, 118°9′7″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