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How far is Lihue, HI, from Skagway, AK?

The distance between Skagway (Skagway Airport) and Lihue (Lihue Airport) is 2843 miles / 4576 kilometers / 2471 nautical miles.

Skagway Airport – Lihue Airport

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2843
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4576
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2471
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Distance from Skagway to Lihue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2843.118 miles
  • 4575.555 kilometers
  • 2470.602 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
  • 2844.897 miles
  • 4578.417 kilometers
  • 2472.148 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 Lihue?

The estimated flight time from Skagway Airport to Lihue Airport is 5 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Skagway Airport (SGY) and Lihue Airport (LIH)

On average, flying from Skagway to Lihue generates about 316 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 316 kilograms equals 696 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Skagway to Lihue

See the map of the shortest flight path between Skagway Airport (SGY) and Lihue Airport (LIH).

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 Lihue Airport
City: Lihue, HI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LIH
ICAO Code: PHLI
Coordinates: 21°58′33″N, 159°20′20″W