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How far is Skagway, AK, from San Luis Obispo, CA?

The distance between San Luis Obispo (San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport) and Skagway (Skagway Airport) is 1800 miles / 2897 kilometers / 1564 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Luis Obispo (SBP) to Skagway (SGY) is 2725 miles / 4386 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 54 hours 32 minutes.

San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport – Skagway Airport

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1800
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2897
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1564
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Distance from San Luis Obispo to Skagway

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1800.279 miles
  • 2897.269 kilometers
  • 1564.400 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
  • 1799.839 miles
  • 2896.560 kilometers
  • 1564.017 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 San Luis Obispo to Skagway?

The estimated flight time from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Skagway Airport is 3 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and Skagway Airport (SGY)

On average, flying from San Luis Obispo to Skagway generates about 200 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 200 kilograms equals 441 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from San Luis Obispo to Skagway

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and Skagway Airport (SGY).

Airport information

Origin San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
City: San Luis Obispo, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SBP
ICAO Code: KSBP
Coordinates: 35°14′12″N, 120°38′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