How far is Vancouver from Skagway, AK?
The distance between Skagway (Skagway Airport) and Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) is 860 miles / 1384 kilometers / 747 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Skagway (SGY) to Vancouver (YVR) is 1638 miles / 2636 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 38 minutes.
Skagway Airport – Vancouver International Airport
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Distance from Skagway to Vancouver
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Skagway to Vancouver. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 860.082 miles
- 1384.168 kilometers
- 747.391 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- 858.570 miles
- 1381.734 kilometers
- 746.077 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 Vancouver?
The estimated flight time from Skagway Airport to Vancouver International Airport is 2 hours and 7 minutes.
What is the time difference between Skagway and Vancouver?
The time difference between Skagway and Vancouver is 1 hour. Vancouver is 1 hour ahead of Skagway.
Flight carbon footprint between Skagway Airport (SGY) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
On average, flying from Skagway to Vancouver generates about 140 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 140 kilograms equals 309 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 Vancouver
See the map of the shortest flight path between Skagway Airport (SGY) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR).
Airport information
| Origin | Skagway Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Skagway, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SGY |
| ICAO Code: | PAGY |
| Coordinates: | 59°27′36″N, 135°18′57″W |
| Destination | Vancouver International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Vancouver |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YVR |
| ICAO Code: | CYVR |
| Coordinates: | 49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″W |