How far is Skagway, AK, from San Jose, CA?
The distance between San Jose (San Jose International Airport) and Skagway (Skagway Airport) is 1639 miles / 2638 kilometers / 1424 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Jose (SJC) to Skagway (SGY) is 2537 miles / 4083 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 54 minutes.
San Jose International Airport – Skagway Airport
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Distance from San Jose to Skagway
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Jose to Skagway. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1639.072 miles
- 2637.831 kilometers
- 1424.315 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- 1638.414 miles
- 2636.772 kilometers
- 1423.743 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 San Jose to Skagway?
The estimated flight time from San Jose International Airport to Skagway Airport is 3 hours and 36 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Jose and Skagway?
The time difference between San Jose and Skagway is 1 hour. Skagway is 1 hour behind San Jose.
Flight carbon footprint between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Skagway Airport (SGY)
On average, flying from San Jose to Skagway generates about 188 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 188 kilograms equals 416 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from San Jose to Skagway
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Skagway Airport (SGY).
Airport information
| Origin | San Jose International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Jose, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SJC |
| ICAO Code: | KSJC |
| Coordinates: | 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″W |
| Destination | Skagway Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Skagway, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SGY |
| ICAO Code: | PAGY |
| Coordinates: | 59°27′36″N, 135°18′57″W |