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How far is Cat Lake from Skagway, AK?

The distance between Skagway (Skagway Airport) and Cat Lake (Cat Lake Airport) is 1750 miles / 2816 kilometers / 1520 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Skagway (SGY) to Cat Lake (YAC) is 2510 miles / 4039 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 56 minutes.

Skagway Airport – Cat Lake Airport

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1750
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2816
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1520
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Distance from Skagway to Cat Lake

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1749.758 miles
  • 2815.962 kilometers
  • 1520.498 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
  • 1744.182 miles
  • 2806.989 kilometers
  • 1515.653 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 Cat Lake?

The estimated flight time from Skagway Airport to Cat Lake Airport is 3 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Skagway Airport (SGY) and Cat Lake Airport (YAC)

On average, flying from Skagway to Cat Lake generates about 196 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 196 kilograms equals 433 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 Cat Lake

See the map of the shortest flight path between Skagway Airport (SGY) and Cat Lake Airport (YAC).

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 Cat Lake Airport
City: Cat Lake
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YAC
ICAO Code: CYAC
Coordinates: 51°43′37″N, 91°49′27″W