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How far is Gillam from Skagway, AK?

The distance between Skagway (Skagway Airport) and Gillam (Gillam Airport) is 1487 miles / 2393 kilometers / 1292 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Skagway (SGY) to Gillam (YGX) is 2326 miles / 3743 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 26 minutes.

Skagway Airport – Gillam Airport

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1487
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2393
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1292
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Distance from Skagway to Gillam

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1487.102 miles
  • 2393.258 kilometers
  • 1292.256 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
  • 1481.928 miles
  • 2384.932 kilometers
  • 1287.761 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 Gillam?

The estimated flight time from Skagway Airport to Gillam Airport is 3 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Skagway Airport (SGY) and Gillam Airport (YGX)

On average, flying from Skagway to Gillam generates about 179 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 179 kilograms equals 394 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 Gillam

See the map of the shortest flight path between Skagway Airport (SGY) and Gillam Airport (YGX).

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 Gillam Airport
City: Gillam
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YGX
ICAO Code: CYGX
Coordinates: 56°21′26″N, 94°42′38″W