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How far is Skagway, AK, from Lynchburg, VA?

The distance between Lynchburg (Lynchburg Regional Airport) and Skagway (Skagway Airport) is 2882 miles / 4638 kilometers / 2504 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lynchburg (LYH) to Skagway (SGY) is 3663 miles / 5895 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 70 hours 8 minutes.

Lynchburg Regional Airport – Skagway Airport

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2882
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4638
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2504
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Distance from Lynchburg to Skagway

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2882.038 miles
  • 4638.191 kilometers
  • 2504.423 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
  • 2875.960 miles
  • 4628.409 kilometers
  • 2499.141 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 Lynchburg to Skagway?

The estimated flight time from Lynchburg Regional Airport to Skagway Airport is 5 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) and Skagway Airport (SGY)

On average, flying from Lynchburg to Skagway generates about 320 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 320 kilograms equals 706 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lynchburg to Skagway

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) and Skagway Airport (SGY).

Airport information

Origin Lynchburg Regional Airport
City: Lynchburg, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LYH
ICAO Code: KLYH
Coordinates: 37°19′36″N, 79°12′1″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