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How far is Skagway, AK, from Lihue, HI?

The distance between Lihue (Lihue Airport) and Skagway (Skagway Airport) is 2843 miles / 4576 kilometers / 2471 nautical miles.

Lihue Airport – Skagway Airport

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2471
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Distance from Lihue to Skagway

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2843.118 miles
  • 4575.555 kilometers
  • 2470.602 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
  • 2844.897 miles
  • 4578.417 kilometers
  • 2472.148 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 Lihue to Skagway?

The estimated flight time from Lihue Airport to Skagway Airport is 5 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lihue Airport (LIH) and Skagway Airport (SGY)

On average, flying from Lihue to Skagway generates about 316 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 316 kilograms equals 696 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lihue to Skagway

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lihue Airport (LIH) and Skagway Airport (SGY).

Airport information

Origin Lihue Airport
City: Lihue, HI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LIH
ICAO Code: PHLI
Coordinates: 21°58′33″N, 159°20′20″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