How far is Smithers from Skagway, AK?

The distance between Skagway (Skagway Airport) and Smithers (Smithers Airport) is 443 miles / 712 kilometers / 385 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Skagway (SGY) to Smithers (YYD) is 820 miles / 1320 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 53 minutes.

Distance from Skagway to Smithers

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 442.671 miles
• 712.410 kilometers
• 384.671 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

• 441.592 miles
• 710.673 kilometers
• 383.733 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 Smithers?

The estimated flight time from Skagway Airport to Smithers Airport is 1 hour and 20 minutes.

What is the time difference between Skagway and Smithers?

The time difference between Skagway and Smithers is 1 hour. Smithers is 1 hour ahead of Skagway.

Flight carbon footprint between Skagway Airport (SGY) and Smithers Airport (YYD)

On average, flying from Skagway to Smithers generates about 90 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 90 kilograms equals 199 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 Smithers

See the map of the shortest flight path between Skagway Airport (SGY) and Smithers Airport (YYD).

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	Smithers Airport
City:	Smithers
Country:	Canada
IATA Code:	YYD
ICAO Code:	CYYD
Coordinates:	54°49′28″N, 127°10′58″W