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How far is Fort Hope from Skagway, AK?

The distance between Skagway (Skagway Airport) and Fort Hope (Fort Hope Airport) is 1894 miles / 3048 kilometers / 1646 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Skagway (SGY) to Fort Hope (YFH) is 2871 miles / 4620 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 62 hours 49 minutes.

Skagway Airport – Fort Hope Airport

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1894
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3048
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1646
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Distance from Skagway to Fort Hope

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1894.124 miles
  • 3048.297 kilometers
  • 1645.949 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
  • 1888.058 miles
  • 3038.535 kilometers
  • 1640.678 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 Fort Hope?

The estimated flight time from Skagway Airport to Fort Hope Airport is 4 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Skagway Airport (SGY) and Fort Hope Airport (YFH)

On average, flying from Skagway to Fort Hope generates about 208 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 208 kilograms equals 458 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 Fort Hope

See the map of the shortest flight path between Skagway Airport (SGY) and Fort Hope Airport (YFH).

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 Fort Hope Airport
City: Fort Hope
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YFH
ICAO Code: CYFH
Coordinates: 51°33′42″N, 87°54′28″W