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How far is Island Lake from Skagway, AK?

The distance between Skagway (Skagway Airport) and Island Lake (Island Lake Airport) is 1570 miles / 2527 kilometers / 1365 nautical miles.

Skagway Airport – Island Lake Airport

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1570
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2527
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1365
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Distance from Skagway to Island Lake

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1570.299 miles
  • 2527.151 kilometers
  • 1364.553 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
  • 1565.078 miles
  • 2518.749 kilometers
  • 1360.016 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 Island Lake?

The estimated flight time from Skagway Airport to Island Lake Airport is 3 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Skagway Airport (SGY) and Island Lake Airport (YIV)

On average, flying from Skagway to Island Lake generates about 184 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 184 kilograms equals 406 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Skagway to Island Lake

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

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 Island Lake Airport
City: Island Lake
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YIV
ICAO Code: CYIV
Coordinates: 53°51′25″N, 94°39′12″W