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How far is Thompson from Skagway, AK?

The distance between Skagway (Skagway Airport) and Thompson (Thompson Airport) is 1394 miles / 2243 kilometers / 1211 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Skagway (SGY) to Thompson (YTH) is 2144 miles / 3450 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 40 minutes.

Skagway Airport – Thompson Airport

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1394
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2243
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1211
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Distance from Skagway to Thompson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1393.646 miles
  • 2242.855 kilometers
  • 1211.045 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
  • 1388.852 miles
  • 2235.141 kilometers
  • 1206.879 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 Thompson?

The estimated flight time from Skagway Airport to Thompson Airport is 3 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Skagway Airport (SGY) and Thompson Airport (YTH)

On average, flying from Skagway to Thompson generates about 173 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 173 kilograms equals 381 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 Thompson

See the map of the shortest flight path between Skagway Airport (SGY) and Thompson Airport (YTH).

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 Thompson Airport
City: Thompson
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YTH
ICAO Code: CYTH
Coordinates: 55°48′3″N, 97°51′51″W