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How far is Lopez, WA, from Skagway, AK?

The distance between Skagway (Skagway Airport) and Lopez (Lopez Island Airport) is 908 miles / 1462 kilometers / 789 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Skagway (SGY) to Lopez (LPS) is 1678 miles / 2700 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 8 minutes.

Skagway Airport – Lopez Island Airport

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1462
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789
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Distance from Skagway to Lopez

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 908.367 miles
  • 1461.876 kilometers
  • 789.350 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
  • 906.849 miles
  • 1459.432 kilometers
  • 788.030 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 Lopez?

The estimated flight time from Skagway Airport to Lopez Island Airport is 2 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Skagway Airport (SGY) and Lopez Island Airport (LPS)

On average, flying from Skagway to Lopez generates about 144 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 144 kilograms equals 318 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 Lopez

See the map of the shortest flight path between Skagway Airport (SGY) and Lopez Island Airport (LPS).

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 Lopez Island Airport
City: Lopez, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LPS
ICAO Code: S31
Coordinates: 48°29′2″N, 122°56′16″W