How far is Skagway, AK, from Seattle, WA?
The distance between Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) and Skagway (Skagway Airport) is 985 miles / 1585 kilometers / 856 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Seattle (SEA) to Skagway (SGY) is 1717 miles / 2763 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 14 minutes.
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport – Skagway Airport
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Distance from Seattle to Skagway
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Seattle to Skagway. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 985.166 miles
- 1585.471 kilometers
- 856.086 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- 983.618 miles
- 1582.980 kilometers
- 854.741 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 Seattle to Skagway?
The estimated flight time from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Skagway Airport is 2 hours and 21 minutes.
What is the time difference between Seattle and Skagway?
The time difference between Seattle and Skagway is 1 hour. Skagway is 1 hour behind Seattle.
Flight carbon footprint between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Skagway Airport (SGY)
On average, flying from Seattle to Skagway generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 330 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Seattle to Skagway
See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Skagway Airport (SGY).
Airport information
| Origin | Seattle–Tacoma International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Seattle, WA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SEA |
| ICAO Code: | KSEA |
| Coordinates: | 47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″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 |