How far is Detroit, MI, from Skagway, AK?
The distance between Skagway (Skagway Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 2483 miles / 3996 kilometers / 2158 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Skagway (SGY) to Detroit (DTW) is 3213 miles / 5171 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 61 hours 16 minutes.
Skagway Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Skagway to Detroit
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Skagway to Detroit. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2482.992 miles
- 3995.988 kilometers
- 2157.661 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- 2476.838 miles
- 3986.085 kilometers
- 2152.314 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 Skagway to Detroit?
The estimated flight time from Skagway Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 5 hours and 12 minutes.
What is the time difference between Skagway and Detroit?
The time difference between Skagway and Detroit is 4 hours. Detroit is 4 hours ahead of Skagway.
Flight carbon footprint between Skagway Airport (SGY) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)
On average, flying from Skagway to Detroit generates about 273 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 273 kilograms equals 602 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Skagway to Detroit
See the map of the shortest flight path between Skagway Airport (SGY) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).
Airport information
| Origin | Skagway Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Skagway, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SGY |
| ICAO Code: | PAGY |
| Coordinates: | 59°27′36″N, 135°18′57″W |
| Destination | Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Detroit, MI |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | DTW |
| ICAO Code: | KDTW |
| Coordinates: | 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W |