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How far is Grand Island, NE, from Skagway, AK?

The distance between Skagway (Skagway Airport) and Grand Island (Central Nebraska Regional Airport) is 2036 miles / 3277 kilometers / 1770 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Skagway (SGY) to Grand Island (GRI) is 2663 miles / 4285 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 52 hours 48 minutes.

Skagway Airport – Central Nebraska Regional Airport

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Distance from Skagway to Grand Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2036.469 miles
  • 3277.380 kilometers
  • 1769.644 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
  • 2032.440 miles
  • 3270.896 kilometers
  • 1766.142 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 Grand Island?

The estimated flight time from Skagway Airport to Central Nebraska Regional Airport is 4 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Skagway Airport (SGY) and Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI)

On average, flying from Skagway to Grand Island generates about 222 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 222 kilograms equals 489 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 Grand Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Skagway Airport (SGY) and Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Central Nebraska Regional Airport
City: Grand Island, NE
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GRI
ICAO Code: KGRI
Coordinates: 40°58′2″N, 98°18′34″W