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How far is Skagway, AK, from Longyearbyen?

The distance between Longyearbyen (Svalbard Airport, Longyear) and Skagway (Skagway Airport) is 2855 miles / 4594 kilometers / 2481 nautical miles.

Svalbard Airport, Longyear – Skagway Airport

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2481
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Distance from Longyearbyen to Skagway

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2854.647 miles
  • 4594.109 kilometers
  • 2480.621 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
  • 2843.887 miles
  • 4576.793 kilometers
  • 2471.270 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 Longyearbyen to Skagway?

The estimated flight time from Svalbard Airport, Longyear to Skagway Airport is 5 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) and Skagway Airport (SGY)

On average, flying from Longyearbyen to Skagway generates about 317 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 317 kilograms equals 699 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Longyearbyen to Skagway

See the map of the shortest flight path between Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) and Skagway Airport (SGY).

Airport information

Origin Svalbard Airport, Longyear
City: Longyearbyen
Country: Norway Flag of Norway
IATA Code: LYR
ICAO Code: ENSB
Coordinates: 78°14′45″N, 15°27′56″E
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