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How far is Skagway, AK, from Rochester, NY?

The distance between Rochester (Greater Rochester International Airport) and Skagway (Skagway Airport) is 2638 miles / 4245 kilometers / 2292 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rochester (ROC) to Skagway (SGY) is 3450 miles / 5552 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 66 hours 54 minutes.

Greater Rochester International Airport – Skagway Airport

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2638
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4245
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2292
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Distance from Rochester to Skagway

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2637.731 miles
  • 4245.016 kilometers
  • 2292.125 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
  • 2630.766 miles
  • 4233.807 kilometers
  • 2286.073 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 Rochester to Skagway?

The estimated flight time from Greater Rochester International Airport to Skagway Airport is 5 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) and Skagway Airport (SGY)

On average, flying from Rochester to Skagway generates about 291 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 291 kilograms equals 642 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Rochester to Skagway

See the map of the shortest flight path between Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) and Skagway Airport (SGY).

Airport information

Origin Greater Rochester International Airport
City: Rochester, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ROC
ICAO Code: KROC
Coordinates: 43°7′8″N, 77°40′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