How far is Whistler from Skagway, AK?
The distance between Skagway (Skagway Airport) and Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) is 809 miles / 1303 kilometers / 703 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Skagway (SGY) to Whistler (YWS) is 1539 miles / 2477 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 11 minutes.
Skagway Airport – Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome
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Distance from Skagway to Whistler
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Skagway to Whistler. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 809.369 miles
- 1302.554 kilometers
- 703.323 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- 807.809 miles
- 1300.042 kilometers
- 701.966 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 Whistler?
The estimated flight time from Skagway Airport to Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome is 2 hours and 1 minutes.
What is the time difference between Skagway and Whistler?
The time difference between Skagway and Whistler is 1 hour. Whistler is 1 hour ahead of Skagway.
Flight carbon footprint between Skagway Airport (SGY) and Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS)
On average, flying from Skagway to Whistler generates about 136 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 136 kilograms equals 299 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 Whistler
See the map of the shortest flight path between Skagway Airport (SGY) and Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS).
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 | Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome |
|---|---|
| City: | Whistler |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YWS |
| ICAO Code: | CAE5 |
| Coordinates: | 50°8′36″N, 122°56′56″W |