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

The distance between Roanoke (Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport) and Skagway (Skagway Airport) is 2855 miles / 4595 kilometers / 2481 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Roanoke (ROA) to Skagway (SGY) is 3610 miles / 5810 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 69 hours 15 minutes.

Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport – Skagway Airport

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Distance from Roanoke to Skagway

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2854.979 miles
  • 4594.643 kilometers
  • 2480.909 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
  • 2849.002 miles
  • 4585.025 kilometers
  • 2475.715 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 Roanoke to Skagway?

The estimated flight time from Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport to Skagway Airport is 5 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) and Skagway Airport (SGY)

On average, flying from Roanoke 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 and driving directions from Roanoke to Skagway

See the map of the shortest flight path between Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) and Skagway Airport (SGY).

Airport information

Origin Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport
City: Roanoke, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ROA
ICAO Code: KROA
Coordinates: 37°19′31″N, 79°58′31″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