How far is Skagway, AK, from Richmond, VA?
The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Skagway (Skagway Airport) is 2939 miles / 4729 kilometers / 2554 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Skagway (SGY) is 3757 miles / 6046 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 71 hours 29 minutes.
Richmond International Airport – Skagway Airport
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Distance from Richmond to Skagway
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Richmond to Skagway. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2938.533 miles
- 4729.110 kilometers
- 2553.515 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- 2932.183 miles
- 4718.891 kilometers
- 2547.997 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 Richmond to Skagway?
The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Skagway Airport is 6 hours and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Richmond and Skagway?
The time difference between Richmond and Skagway is 4 hours. Skagway is 4 hours behind Richmond.
Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Skagway Airport (SGY)
On average, flying from Richmond to Skagway generates about 327 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 327 kilograms equals 721 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Richmond to Skagway
See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Skagway Airport (SGY).
Airport information
| Origin | Richmond International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Richmond, VA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RIC |
| ICAO Code: | KRIC |
| Coordinates: | 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″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 |