How far is Fort Nelson from Skagway, AK?
The distance between Skagway (Skagway Airport) and Fort Nelson (Fort Nelson Airport) is 454 miles / 730 kilometers / 394 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Skagway (SGY) to Fort Nelson (YYE) is 644 miles / 1036 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 47 minutes.
Skagway Airport – Fort Nelson Airport
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Distance from Skagway to Fort Nelson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Skagway to Fort Nelson. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 453.639 miles
- 730.061 kilometers
- 394.201 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- 452.020 miles
- 727.455 kilometers
- 392.794 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 Nelson?
The estimated flight time from Skagway Airport to Fort Nelson Airport is 1 hour and 21 minutes.
What is the time difference between Skagway and Fort Nelson?
Flight carbon footprint between Skagway Airport (SGY) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE)
On average, flying from Skagway to Fort Nelson generates about 92 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 92 kilograms equals 202 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 Nelson
See the map of the shortest flight path between Skagway Airport (SGY) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE).
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 | Fort Nelson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fort Nelson |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YYE |
| ICAO Code: | CYYE |
| Coordinates: | 58°50′11″N, 122°35′49″W |