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How far is Palmdale, CA, from Skagway, AK?

The distance between Skagway (Skagway Airport) and Palmdale (Palmdale Regional Airport) is 1885 miles / 3034 kilometers / 1638 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Skagway (SGY) to Palmdale (PMD) is 2987 miles / 4807 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 15 minutes.

Skagway Airport – Palmdale Regional Airport

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Distance from Skagway to Palmdale

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1885.368 miles
  • 3034.206 kilometers
  • 1638.340 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
  • 1884.787 miles
  • 3033.271 kilometers
  • 1637.835 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 Palmdale?

The estimated flight time from Skagway Airport to Palmdale Regional Airport is 4 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Skagway Airport (SGY) and Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD)

On average, flying from Skagway to Palmdale generates about 207 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 207 kilograms equals 456 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 Palmdale

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

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 Palmdale Regional Airport
City: Palmdale, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PMD
ICAO Code: KPMD
Coordinates: 34°37′45″N, 118°5′5″W