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How far is Jamestown, ND, from Skagway, AK?

The distance between Skagway (Skagway Airport) and Jamestown (Jamestown Regional Airport) is 1720 miles / 2767 kilometers / 1494 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Skagway (SGY) to Jamestown (JMS) is 2218 miles / 3570 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 15 minutes.

Skagway Airport – Jamestown Regional Airport

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2767
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1494
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Distance from Skagway to Jamestown

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1719.517 miles
  • 2767.294 kilometers
  • 1494.219 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
  • 1714.992 miles
  • 2760.012 kilometers
  • 1490.287 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 Jamestown?

The estimated flight time from Skagway Airport to Jamestown Regional Airport is 3 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Skagway Airport (SGY) and Jamestown Regional Airport (JMS)

On average, flying from Skagway to Jamestown generates about 194 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 194 kilograms equals 428 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 Jamestown

See the map of the shortest flight path between Skagway Airport (SGY) and Jamestown Regional Airport (JMS).

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 Jamestown Regional Airport
City: Jamestown, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: JMS
ICAO Code: KJMS
Coordinates: 46°55′46″N, 98°40′41″W