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How far is Fort Smith from Skagway, AK?

The distance between Skagway (Skagway Airport) and Fort Smith (Fort Smith Airport) is 813 miles / 1308 kilometers / 706 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Skagway (SGY) to Fort Smith (YSM) is 1253 miles / 2017 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 56 minutes.

Skagway Airport – Fort Smith Airport

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Distance from Skagway to Fort Smith

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 812.750 miles
  • 1307.994 kilometers
  • 706.260 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
  • 809.815 miles
  • 1303.271 kilometers
  • 703.710 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 Smith?

The estimated flight time from Skagway Airport to Fort Smith Airport is 2 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Skagway Airport (SGY) and Fort Smith Airport (YSM)

On average, flying from Skagway to Fort Smith generates about 136 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 136 kilograms equals 300 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 Smith

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

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 Smith Airport
City: Fort Smith
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YSM
ICAO Code: CYSM
Coordinates: 60°1′13″N, 111°57′43″W